Pittsburg City Council
September 18, 2023

CITY OF PITTSBURG
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

CITY OF PITTSBURG MARINA CENTER
340 MARINA BOULEVARD, PITTSBURG, CA

PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE DUE TO COUNCIL CHAMBER REMODEL

CLOSED SESSION
5:30 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL

PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY

SOUTHWEST PITTSBURG GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT II

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

PRESIDING
Shanelle Scales-Preston, Mayor/Chair
Juan Antonio Banales, Vice- Mayor/Chair
Jelani Killings, Council Member/Board Member
Dionne Adams, Council Member/Board Member
Angelica Lopez, Council Member/Board Member
FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY:

S.L. Floyd, Housing Authority Member
Annie Hill Herring, Housing Authority Member
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pittsburg City Council regular meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. The Housing Authority meets in conjunction with the City Council on the third Monday of each month. The Pittsburg City Council meets regularly in the Council Chamber at 65 Civic Avenue, unless otherwise noted above. The City Council also sits as the Board of Directors of several other City agencies. The stipends for all agency members conform to state statutes governing compensation amounts.

All other Agencies meet on an as needed basis and will be listed above if applicable. Copies of the open session agenda packets, which are distributed to the City Council, are on file in the office of the City Clerk, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, California, and are available for public inspection, beginning 72 hours in advance, during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except from noon to 1:00 p.m. and City holidays). The agenda and reports are also located on the City’s website at www.pittsburgca.gov. Additionally, if any reports or documents, which are public records, are distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours before the meeting, those reports and documents will also be available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office and on the day of the meeting in the Council Chamber at the public counter area below the dais. 1 AUDIENCE REMARKS
The Audience Remarks period is for the public to comment on any items scheduled to be heard during the Closed Session portion of the meeting, if applicable.
5:30 PM - CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL FOR SUCCESSOR AGENCY —

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of cases: one

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Section 54957.6 City Designated Representatives: Jennifer Brizel, Director of Human Resources Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
7:00 PM - CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROCLAMATIONS

3. National Hispanic Heritage Month

CITY MANAGER REPORTS/REMARKS
The City Manager may make brief announcements or informal comments at this time and brief the Council on items of interest. (No Action Required)

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the audience who wish to address the City Council or Agency Boards on issues that are not scheduled for the agenda and on any items listed as part of the Consent Calendar should complete a Speaker's Card available at the dais. Please read the card carefully in order to fill out the card properly.

Submit the completed card to the City Clerk before the item is called, preferably before the meeting begins. Individuals will be given three minutes to address the Council unless additional time is allowed as provided for spokespersons. Prior to speaking, each member of the public shall state their name and business and City of residence in a clear and audible tone of voice. (No Action Required)

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members may make a report on their committee assignments at this time. (see attached list of adhoc committees and other public agencies in which Council members particiapte). (No Action Required) 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

PUBLIC HEARING

4. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, requires all Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement jurisdictions to prepare and submit a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by September 30th of each year. The CAPER is a “report card” that documents how well the City met its goals during the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (Program Year) in helping low to moderate income residents of Pittsburg with a variety of services and improvements utilizing CDBG funds.

5. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing Use of the Bond Opportunities for Land Development (“BOLD”) Program and Authorizing the California Municipal Finance Authority to Accept Applications from Property Owners, Conduct Proceedings and Levy Special Taxes Within the Territory of City of Pittsburg Pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as Amended; and Authorizing Related Actions
The California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) works on behalf of its local agency members to facilitate economic development. City staff has been provided information regarding the Bond Opportunities for Land Development (“BOLD”) Program offered by CMFA that can be used to finance public infrastructure required for new development within the City.

6. Introduction and Waive First Reading of Two Ordinances for the Objective Design Standards 2023 Project: 1) Adding Article XXI to Chapter 18.84 of the Pittsburg Municipal Code; and 2) Amending the Zoning Map for Certain Multi-family Housing and Mixed-use Development Projects to Further Housing Production Consistent with State Law
This is a public hearing on a City-initiated request for adoption of two ordinances for the Objective Design Standards (ODS) 2023 Project (“Project”): 1) adding article XXI to Chapter 18.84 of the Pittsburg Municipal Code (PMC); and 2) amending the Zoning Map for certain multi-family housing and mixed-use development projects to further housing production consistent with State law. On May 9, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 10229, recommending City Council approval of the Project.
3 CONSIDERATION

7. Adoption of a City Council Resolution of Intent to Establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and Public Financing Authority Senate Bill 628 (2014) authorized local governments entities to form Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs) as a financing mechanism for revitalizing certain areas of the community. Adopting a Resolution of Intention is the first official step in the process of forming an EIFD and establishing the Public Financing Authority (PFA) which would have oversight of the district. If adopted, the Resolution of Intent would not obligate the City to move forward with formation of an EIFD.

8. Adoption of a Minute Order to Approve City Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2023-24
On March 25, June 19, and July 13, 2023, the City Council held public workshops to discuss goals for fiscal year (FY) 2023-24. During the workshop, staff responded to questions and received comments from City Councilmembers and developed a final draft list of goals and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
City Council/Agency Members may make any conflict of interest declarations pertaining to Consent Calendar items at this time.

COMBINED CITY COUNCIL, PITTSBURG ARTS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION,

PITTSBURG POWER COMPANY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND SOUTHWEST

PITTSBURG GHAD II CONSENT CALENDAR

9. Minutes of August 21, 2023

10. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement Between the City of Pittsburg and the Bay Harbor Park Homeowners Association Bay Harbor Park Homeowners Association (BHP HOA) owns Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 085-300-162, denoted as Parcel B on the BHP Subdivision Map in Attachment 3. The City proposes to lease the southwestern most portion of Parcel B at the corner of Marina Blvd. and 3rd Street (the “Leased Property”) to host a decorative monument and conduct maintenance on the Leased Property.

11. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting Project 3123—Oak Hills Park Restroom as Complete and Authorize the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion
Project 3123—Oak Hills Park Restroom (the “Project”) included installing a pre- manufactured self-cleaning restroom at Oak Hills Park which, prior to this project, did not have an existing bathroom. This resolution will accept the construction contract as complete and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion.
4 12. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting the Plans and Specifications and Awarding Project 3019—Reviving the Heart of Pittsburg Pride This project is for the construction of a new pocket park, streetscape, and signage at several locations along Railroad Avenue from 17th Street to 8th Street. If adopted, this resolution will accept the project plans and specifications and authorize the City Manager to award a construction contract to CWS Construction Group, Inc.

13. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds for Project 8336, Americana Park Bypass Channel
The City has been awarded a grant in the amount of $374,879 for Project 8336- Americana Park Bypass Channel Project (the “Project”). If approved, the resolution will authorize the allocation of the grant funds for a total approved project budget of $1,276,678.

14. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting the Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Fund and Urban Counties Grant for Project 3040-Buchanan Park Pond Loop Replacement.

The State of California Department of Parks has awarded Per Capita Grant funds to Project 3040 - Buchanan Park Pond Loop Replacement (the “Project”). If adopted, this resolution will accept the grant funds and allocate $222,288 to the Project.

15. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting a Federal Earmark and Authorizing Matching Funds for Design and Construction of the Pittsburg Center Smart Pilot Project
On March 10 ,2022, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier announced that he secured $9,061,00 million for community projects throughout Contra Costa County. The funding was allotted to help fund ten (10) projects. One of the projects selected included the Pittsburg Center Smart Pilot Project (the “Project”).

16. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Contract for Investment Advisory Services to Chandler Asset Management Renewal of Chandler Asset Management (CAM) Investment Advisor Service contract until June 30, 2028.

17. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreement Between the City of Pittsburg and Peregrine Technologies The Pittsburg Police Department is seeking City Council approval of the Resolution to execute an Agreement between the City of Pittsburg and Peregrine Technologies for the renewal of Peregrine software license for a 3-year period, including training, support, and services.
5 18. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement between the City of Pittsburg and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Forensic Services Division
The Police Department is seeking City Council approval of the Resolution to execute an Agreement between the City of Pittsburg and Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Forensic Services Division for forensic services to assist the Police Department in the investigation of criminal matters.

19. Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the Contract Amendment for Public Safety Family Counseling Group, Inc. formerly dba Psychological Services Group
Staff recommends approval of the contract amendment for Public Safety Family Counseling Group, Inc. formerly dba Psychological Services Group who provides wellness services for the Pittsburg Police Department.

20. Adoption of Two Ordinances Amending Title 18 of the Pittsburg Municipal Code Related to Accessory Dwelling Units, and Amending Title 18 Miscellaneous Text Amendments
On August 21, 2023, the City Council held a public hearing on text amendments to various sections of Title 18 (“Zoning”) of the Pittsburg Municipal Code (PMC) to ensure consistency with recently enacted state law addressing accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and miscellaneous clean-ups. After closing the public hearing, the Council voted 5-0 to introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance Nos. 23- 1509 (Amending Title 18 of the PMC related to zoning definitions, screening requirements, and other miscellaneous items), and 23-1510 (Amending Title 18 of the PMC related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s)). The ordinance is now ready for City Council adoption.

21. Adoption of a Pittsburg Power Company Resolution Approving the 2022 Annual Power Source Disclosure Report to the California Energy Commission State Law, Public Utilities Code Section 398.1(b), requires all retail suppliers of electricity products to file an annual report with the California Energy Commission (CEC) to disclose resources or fuel types of power procured and sold to end use customers. The Pittsburg Power Company (PPC) provides electricity retail service on Mare Island, Vallejo in the name of Island Energy (IE) and is required by law to disclose the sources of its energy procurement and sales to its end users on Mare Island. The CEC requires the Governing Board of the Pittsburg Power Company to approve its 2022 Annual Power Source Disclosure Report (PSD Report).

COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Members may request items to be considered for future agendas. An item will only be brought forward with a majority vote and will appear on a future agenda with staff recommendations for further Council consideration.
6 COUNCIL MEMBER REMARKS
Council Members may make brief announcements or informal comments at this time. (No Action Required) ADJOURNMENT TO OCTOBER 2, 2023
7 NOTICE TO PUBLIC

GENERAL INFORMATION
Copies of the open session agenda packets, as distributed to the City Council, are on file in the office of the City Clerk, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, California, and are available for public inspection, beginning 72 hours in advance, during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except City holidays). Full agenda packets are also located on the City’s website at www.pittsburgca.gov. If any reports or documents, which are public records, are distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours before the meeting, those reports or documents will be available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office and on the day of the meeting in the Council Chamber at the public counter area below the dais.

SPEAKER’S CARD
Members of the audience who wish to address the City Council on issues that are not scheduled for the agenda and on any items listed as part of the agenda should complete a Speaker’s Card available at the dais. Please read the card carefully in order to fill out the card properly. Submit the completed card to the City Clerk before the item is called, preferably before the meeting begins. Individuals will be given up to three minutes to address the Council unless additional time is allowed as provided for spokespersons. Speakers are not permitted to yield their time to another speaker. Prior to speaking, each member of the public shall state their name and business and City of residence in a clear and audible tone of voice. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action may be taken by the City Council on items not already scheduled on the agenda; however, the City Council may refer your comments/concerns to staff or request that the item be placed on a future agenda.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Persons who wish to speak on Public Hearings listed on the agenda will be heard when the Public Hearing is opened, except on Public Hearing items previously heard and closed to public comment. After the public has commented, the item is closed to public comment and brought to the Council/Agency level for discussion and action. Further comment from the audience will not be received unless requested by the Council/Agency.

There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in the Superior Court to certain City administrative decisions and orders which require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence, and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6). Further, if you challenge an action taken by the City Council in court, you may be limited, by California law, including but not limited to Government Code Section 65009, to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council prior to or at the public hearing. The City Council may be requested to reconsider a decision if the request is made prior to the next City Council meeting, regardless of whether it is a regular or special meeting.

NOTICE TO THE DISABLED AND VISUALLY OR HEARING IMPAIRED In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Pittsburg will provide special assistance for disabled residents. Upon request, an agenda for any meeting shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats. The Council Chamber is equipped with sound amplifier units for use by the hearing impaired. The units operate in conjunction with the Chamber’s sound system. You may request the sound amplifier from the City Clerk for personal use during Council meetings. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or are requesting a specially formatted agenda, please contact the City Clerk at (925) 252-4850. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting or provide the requested agenda format. (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)

DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT
The Council requests that you observe the order and decorum of our Council Chamber by turning off or setting to vibrate all cellular telephones and electronic devices, and that you refrain from making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks. Boisterous and disruptive behavior while the Council is in session, and the display of signs in a manner which violates the rights of others or prevents others from watching or fully participating in the Council meeting, is a violation of our Municipal Code and any person who engages in such conduct can be ordered to leave the Council Chamber by the Mayor.

LIVE MEDIA BROADCASTING ADVISEMENT
City Council meetings are webcast live on the City’s website at www.pittsburgca.gov on the Agendas and Live Meetings page. Past meetings and approved minutes are also archived on that webpage. Watch the live meeting via the City’s webcast (www.pittsburgca.gov - Agendas and Live Meetings), on Comcast Channel 24 Delta TV, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 Delta TV. Contact the City Clerk’s office at (925) 252-4850 for more information 8 City Council Outside Agency / Liaison / Sub-Committees Assignments - 2023 Updated July 17, 2023

OUTSIDE AGENCY BOARDS COUNCIL MEMBER(S) TYPE MEETS TIME STAFF ABAG Shanelle Scales-Preston / Jelani Killings Alt. Standing Annual G. Evans Delta Diablo* Juan Banales / Shanelle Scales-Preston Alt. Standing 2 nd Wednesday 4:30 pm J. Samuelson East Co. Co. County Habitat Conservancy Juan Banales / Jelani Killings Alt. Standing 4 th Monday 2:00 pm J. Davis Bi-Monthly
East County Water Management Juan Banales / Jelani Killings Alt. Standing Annual J. Samuelson MCE Clean Energy Board Shanelle Scales-Preston / Angelica Lopez Alt. Standing Quarterly 7:00 pm D. Buchanan TRANSPLAN / ECCRFFA Shanelle Scales-Preston / Juan Banales Alt. Standing 2 nd Thursday 6:30 pm J. Samuelson Tri-Delta Transit (2 reps)** S. Scales-Preston & Dionne Adams / Jelani Killings Alt. Standing Last Wednesday 4:00 pm J. Samuelson

LIAISON TO COUNCIL MEMBER(S) TYPE MEETS TIME STAFF
East Bay League of Calif. Cities Shanelle Scales-Preston / Jelani Killings Alt. Standing 3 rd Thursday G. Evans Los Medanos Health Advisory Committee Shanelle Scales-Preston & Jelani Killings Ad Hoc As needed M. Aliotti Mayor’s Conference Shanelle Scales-Preston / Juan Banales Alt. Standing 1 st Thursday 6:30 pm G. Evans School Districts Committee (2x2) Jelani Killings & Angelica Lopez / Dionne Adams Alt. Standing 2 nd Thursday 4:00 pm M. Aliotti Quarterly
Pittsburg Police Activities League (PAL) Shanelle Scales-Preston & Angelica Lopez / Dionne Adams Alt. Standing Monthly S. Albanese

SUBCOMMITTEES COUNCIL MEMBER(S) TYPE MEETS TIME STAFF
Community and Economic Development Jelani Killings & Angelica Lopez / Juan Banales Alt. Standing As needed J. Davis Finance Management Shanelle Scales-Preston & Juan Banales / Jelani Killings Alt. Standing As needed P. Rodrigues Government Performance Juan Banales & Jelani Killings Ad Hoc As needed J. Brizel Infrastructure and Transportation Juan Banales & Dionne Adams / Angelica Lopez Alt. Standing As needed J. Samuelson Life Enrichment Dionne Adams & Angelica Lopez / Shanelle Scales-Preston Alt. Standing As needed K. Simonton Public Safety Shanelle Scales-Preston & Jelani Killings / Dionne Adams Alt. Standing As needed S. Albanese Tobacco, Cannabis, Alcohol Policy ReviewShanelle Scales-Preston & Jelani Killings Ad Hoc As needed G. Evans *Stipend of $170 per month
**Stipend of $100 per month
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Garrett Evans, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report
MEETING DATE: September 18, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, requires all Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement jurisdictions to prepare and submit a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by September 30th of each year.

The CAPER is a “report card” that documents how well the City met its goals during the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (Program Year) in helping low to moderate income residents of Pittsburg with a variety of services and improvements utilizing CDBG funds.

FISCAL IMPACT
The CDBG program is a federally funded program. Activities and staffing expenses associated with the program are paid by HUD.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council open the public hearing considering the 2022-2023 CAPER, receive testimony, close the public hearing, consider the public comments, and adopt the Resolution approving the 2022-2023 CAPER for submission to HUD.

BACKGROUND
HUD regulations require the City to submit the CAPER to report on the CDBG activities and programs undertaken during the Program Year. These activities were previously approved on June 20, 2022 by Resolution 22-14118 in the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan. 11 The CAPER provides a concise summary of the CDBG funding available and expended in the Program Year. These monies funded activities and programs that address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the Contra Costa Consortium 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan (2020-2025 Consolidated Plan) and those that met the national objectives and community development goals.

As required, the CAPER consists of specific program narratives, an assessment of annual performance, and an assessment of progress toward meeting goals and objectives contained in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan. In addition, the CAPER provides the number of people assisted with CDBG funding in the Program Year, amount of funds budgeted and used for approved activities and programs, and actions by the City to affirmatively further local and Contra Costa County Consortium objectives.

SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
The CAPER for fiscal year 2022-2023 was discussed at the Life Enrichment Subcommittee meeting on August 17, 2023.

STAFF ANALYSIS
The preparation of the CAPER consists of an analysis of the year-end reports submitted by the subrecipients. These reports provide a summary of each subrecipient's program goals accomplished, problems encountered, and success stories.

Activities undertaken during the Program Year consist of the following:
 $124,787 was expended by four (4) organizations funded under the Public Services category. The Public Service activities included programs providing meals for the homeless and low income persons, medical care for the homeless and people without medical insurance, and community gardens providing fresh produce to low income families. A total of 2,344 low income residents were served and over 1,755 meals were served.
 $80,000 was expended towards Economic Development activities that provide job training and placement along with programs that assist micro-enterprises. Under this category, 29 people received job training and 8 were placed in administrative positions.

In addition, 10 persons opened and expanded childcare services.  $222,281 was expended towards Infrastructure and Public Facilities improvements that included installation of 38 curb ramps in target areas to improve accessibility.  Funds were not expended in fiscal year 2022-2023 under the Housing Rehabilitation program. Two applicants have completed the review process. One project was sent out to bid three times; the first two times resulted with no bids received. Only in the third effort did this project receive a bid. A contractor is now in place and the loan documents are scheduled to be executed. Staff has completed the second applicant’s property evaluation to determine the scope of work. Once the second applicant has approved the scope, this project will go out to bid. A project from fiscal year 2021-2022 was carried forward and the work was completed in August 2022.
 $124,919 was expended for Program Administration and Planning. 12 The City utilized its CDBG funds to assist low to moderate income residents. The targeted total persons or households to be served were 2,483 during the Program Year. The year- end total number of persons or households served were 4,194. CDBG funds allow the City to create a more livable, better functioning, and attractive community for its residents.

As required, the public comment period commenced on September 1, 2023 and ended on September 17, 2023. Copies of the draft 2022-2023 CAPER were made available for review online on the City’s website. Interested parties were encouraged to send comments on the draft 2022-2023 CAPER during the comment period
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
Draft CAPER
Report Prepared By: Ishani Rasanayagam, Administrative Analyst II 13 Resolution 23- Page 1 of 2 September 18, 2023

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

Adoption of a City Council Resolution )
Approving the 2022-2023 Community ) RESOLUTION NO. 23- Development Block Grant Consolidated )
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report )
WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, requires all Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement jurisdictions to prepare and submit a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by September 30th of each year; and
WHEREAS, the CAPER is a “report card” that documents how well the City met its goals during the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (Program Year) in helping low income residents of Pittsburg with a variety of services and improvements utilizing CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, the CAPER provides a concise summary of the CDBG funding available and expended in the Program Year; and
WHEREAS, these monies funded activities and programs that address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the Contra Costa Consortium 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan (2020-2025 Consolidated Plan) and those that met the national objectives and community development goals; and
WHEREAS, the CAPER consists of specific program narratives, an assessment of annual performance, and an assessment of progress toward meeting goals and objectives contained in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, the CAPER provides the number of people assisted with CDBG funding in the Program Year, amount of funds budgeted and used for approved activities and programs, and actions by the City to affirmatively further local and Contra Costa County Consortium objectives; and
WHEREAS, the City complied with public participation requirements by soliciting comments and holding a public hearing on September 18, 2023; and WHEREAS, the City will submit a final version of the CAPER, incorporating all public comments received to HUD on or before September 30, 2023. 14 Resolution 23- Page 2 of 2 September 18, 2023 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the 2022-2023 CAPER.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 18th day of September 2023, by the following vote AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:
___________________________
Shanelle Scales-Preston, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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2022-2023
DRAFT
Community Development
Block Grant
Consolidated
Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report

City of Pittsburg
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565

Duns Number: 1979275128

SUBMITTED TO HUD ON SEPTEMBER _________
Public Review and Comment Period:

September 1– September 17, 2023
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CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan. 91.520(a)

This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were proposed and executed throughout the program year.

This Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) covers the accomplishments under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (Program Year). It is the City’s goal to utilize CDBG funds to improve the quality of life for Pittsburg residents; especially the low and moderate income population.

Activities undertaken during the Program Year consists of the following:
 124,847 was expended by four (4) agencies funded under the Pub lic Services category. The Public Service activities included programs providing meals for the homeless and low income persons, medical care for the homeless and people without medical insurance, and community gardens providing fresh produce to low income families. A total of 2,344 low income residents were served and over 1,755 meals were served.
 $80,000 was expended by three (3) organizations funded under Economic Development. Activities included the provision of job training and placement along with programs that assist micro- enterprises. Under this category, 29 people received job training and 8 were placed in administrative positions. In addition, 10 persons opened and expanded childcare services.

 $222,281 was expended towards Infrastructure and Public Facilities improvements. The projects included the construction of 38 ADA ramps. In addition, design for traffic mitigation and safety improvements along Crestview Drive is in progress.

 One applicant was carried over from the previous financial year under the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program.

 Funds were not expended in fiscal Year 2022-2023 under the Housing Rehabilitation program. Two applicants have completed the review process. One project was sent out to bid three times; the first two times resulted with no bids received. Only in the third effort did this project receive a bid. A contractor is now in place and the loan documents are scheduled to be executed. Staff has completed the second applicant’s property evaluation to determine the scope of work. Once the second applicant has approved the scope, this project will go out to bid. A project from fiscal year 2021-2022 was carried forward and the work was completed in August 2022.

 $124,919.29 was expended for Program Administration and Planni ng.

The City utilized its CDBG funds to assist low to moderate income residents. The targeted total persons or households to be served were 2,452 during the Program Year. The year-end total number of persons or households served were 4,194. CDBG funds allow the City to create a more livable, better functioning, and attractive community for its residents.

As required, the public comment period commenced on September 1, 2023 and ended on September 17, 17 C APER  3
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2023. Copies of the draft 2022-2023 CAPER were made available for review online on the City’s website.

Interested parties were encouraged to send comments on the draft 2022-2023 CAPER during the comment period.

Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g)

Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal outcome indicators, units of measure, targets, actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the grantee’s program year goals.

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Goal Category Source / Amount Indicator Unit of
Measure
Expected
–
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent Complete
AH-1: Increase
Affordable Rental
Housing Supply
Affordable Housing CDBG: $ Rental units constructed Household Housing Unit 0 0
AH-1: Increase
Affordable Rental
Housing Supply
Affordable Housing CDBG: $ Rental units rehabilitated Household Housing Unit 0 0
AH-2: Increase
Affordable
Supportive
Housing
Affordable Housing CDBG: $ Rental units constructed Household Housing Unit 0 0
AH-2: Increase
Affordable
Supportive
Housing
Affordable Housing CDBG: $ Rental units rehabilitated Household Housing Unit 0 0
AH-3: Maintain
and Preserve
Affordable
Housing
Affordable Housing
CDBG: $ / Cal-Home
Funds: $100000 /
Successor Agency: $
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing Unit 7 0

0.00% 4 0 0.00%
AH-3: Maintain
and Preserve
Affordable
Housing
Affordable Housing
CDBG: $ / Cal-Home
Funds: $100000 /
Successor Agency: $
Housing Code
Enforcement/Foreclosed
Property Care
Household
Housing Unit 0 0
CD-1: General
Public Services
Non-Housing Community
Development CDBG: $
Public service activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted 3370 0

0.00% 2380 0 0.00%
CD-2: Non-
Homeless Special
Needs
Non-Homeless Special
Needs CDBG: $
Public service activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted 0 0
CD-3: Youth Non-Housing Community
Development CDBG: $
Public service activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted 700 0

0.00% 100 0 0.00%
CD-4: Fair
Housing
Non-Housing Community
Development CDBG: $ Other Other 0 0
CD-
5:Tenant/Landlord
Counseling
Non-Housing Community
Development CDBG: $ Other Other 0 0
CD-6: Economic
Development
Non-Housing Community
Development CDBG: $ Jobs created/retained Jobs 5 0

0.00% 1 0 0.00%
CD-6: Economic
Development
Non-Housing Community
Development CDBG: $ Businesses assisted Businesses
Assisted 40 10

25.00% 45 0 0.00%
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Table 1 - Accomplishments – Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date CD-7:

Infrastructure and
Accessibility
Non-Housing Community
Development
CDBG: $ / Cal-Home
Funds: $382374
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted 22 22
100.00% 11645 0 0.00%
CD-8:

Administration
Non-Housing Community
Development
CDBG: $ / Successor
Agency: $ Other Other 0 0
H-1: Permanent
Housing for the
Homeless
Homeless CDBG: $ Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter
Persons
Assisted 75 0

0.00%
H-1: Permanent
Housing for the
Homeless
Homeless CDBG: $ Other Other 850 0

0.00%
H-2:Homeless
Prevention and
Services (Non-
Shelter)
Homeless CDBG: $ Homelessness Prevention Persons
Assisted 3000 0

0.00% 25 0 0.00%
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Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.

The 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan identifies a list of housing and community development needs. A Strategic Plan was produced to establish the priority of needs and objectives specific to Pittsburg. The objectives are intended to meet the identified priority needs. There were three priority needs category identified in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan:
 Affordable Housing – It is a priority to maintain and preserve the existing affordable housing stock, including single family residences owned and occupied by lower-income households, multi-family units at risk of loss to the market, and housing in deteriorating or deteriorated lower income neighborhoods.

The purpose of addressing a community’s non-housing needs, in addition to its housing needs, is to help create more livable, better functioning, and more attractive communities by integrating economic, physical, environmental, community, and human development programs in a comprehensive and coordinated fashion so that families and communities can thrive while working together.

CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted). 91.520(a)
CDBG
White 352
Black or African American 20
Asian 15
American Indian or American Native 4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 15
Total 406
Hispanic 338
Not Hispanic 16
Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds Narrative
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) - In order to better serve Pittsburg’s LEP residents, the City has a Language Assistance Plan (LAP). The LAP was updated in 2017 to encourage involvement and participation by LEP persons in programs or activities that are HUD funded.

According to the 2020 American Factfinder Community Survey, approximately 19.7% of Pittsburg’s population is Asian. However, the individual percentages of the ethnicities that make up the Asian category are less than 5%, with the exception of the Filipino community. Staff solicits participation during the CAPER, Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan process by 21 C APER  7
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posting the public hearing notices in English, Spanish and Tagalog.

CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Source of Funds Source Resources Made
Available
Amount Expended
During Program
Year
CDBG public - federal 832,313 537,490
Other public - state 100,000 10,754
Table 3 - Resources Made Available

Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Target Area Planned Percentage
of Allocation
Actual Percentage
of Allocation
Narrative
Description
City of Pittsburg 100 100 City
Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments

Narrative
The City leverages Federal, State, and local resources to the greatest extent feasible to assists with the needs identified in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan.

The City’s Police Department receives the following grants which enables the City to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods and developing viable urban communities by providing a suitable living environment for low- and moderate-income households.
 CHP Cannabis Tax Grant - $13,000
 Office of Traffic Safety - $130,000
 Bureau Justice Assistance - JAG - $34,380
 Board of State and Community Corrections – Officer Wellness an d Mental Health Grant Program - $62,485
 Tobacco - $687,963
The City’s Environmental Services Department received a grant of $2.9 million for improvements to be made on Railroad Avenue. This will directly impact underserved communities of color in Pittsburg. These improvements will include park and landscape improvements in underdeveloped open areas, repairs to aging street medians, creation of a natural walking corridor and new parks.

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Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs identified in the plan.

The City of Pittsburg’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a multi-year planning instrument for construction of new facilities and infrastructure, and for the expansion, rehabilitation, or replacement of existing City-owned assets. The 5-Year CIP is developed by City Staff and is adopted by the City Council as a guide for prioritization of various projects to accomplish community goals. The CIP is updated regularly to reflect changing priorities and funding availability, and to remove projects that have been completed.

This 5-Year CIP for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 through FY 2026/27 includes 239 projects with a total estimated cost of $431,329,041 for the benefit of the residents of Pittsburg, and projects proposed by Pittsburg Power Company at the Island Energy facility on Mare Island in Vallejo.

Each of the proposed projects meets one or more of the following criteria:
 Elimination of potentially hazardous or unsafe conditions and potential liability  Replacement of high-maintenance, inefficient or ineffective in frastructure  Improvement to and/or creation of new services to the public  Compliance with regulatory requirements and mandates
 Stimulation of the local economy and elimination of blighted c onditions  Compliance with the City of Pittsburg General Plan
 Preservation of existing assets
The schedule and prioritization of CIP projects are based on available funding, public benefit, and funding restrictions. Staff has solicited comments from department management and other City staff to evaluate projects proposed for inclusion in the CIP. All of the projects on the list have been evaluated and ranked. Funding that is proposed for the projects listed are according to their priority ranking or available funding. Staff obtains funding projections and available funding for current and future projects from the City’s Finance Department and applies them to the CIP accordingly. These projects will receive further evaluation in the next 5-Year CIP update planned for FY 2023/24.

CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income, moderate-income, and middle-income persons served.

One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
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One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Non-Homeless households
to be provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Special-Needs households to
be provided affordable housing units 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 5 – Number of Households

One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported
through Rental Assistance 0 0
Number of households supported
through The Production of New Units 0 0
Number of households supported
through Rehab of Existing Units 3 1
Number of households supported
through Acquisition of Existing Units 0 0
Total 3 1
Table 6 – Number of Households Supported

Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting these goals.

In an effort to produce affordable housing, Pittsburg is part of the HOME Consortium with Contra Costa County. The purpose of the HOME program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for very-low and low-income households. HOME funds may be used for projects to acquire, rehabilitate, and construct housing for lower-income households in the Consortium area. HOME funds cannot be used for half-way houses or student housing. HOME funds are typically only eligible for new HOME projects. Except in rare circumstances, it is not permissible to invest additional HOME funding during the HOME affordability term into a project that has previously been awarded funds. The HUD HOME term for new construction projects is 20 years and up to 15 years for acquisition/rehabilitation projects.

Goals:
1)Increase Affordable Rental Housing Supply. Expand housing opportunities for extremely low- income, very low-income, and low-income households by increasing the supply of decent, safe, and affordable rental housing.
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The Atchison Mixed-Use Development consists of 202 residential units and 13,669 square feet of commercial space. This project has 100 apartment units for very low-income households earning 50% of area median income (AMI) and 100 units for low-income households earning 70% of AMI. The remaining two units will be occupied by property managers. Apartment rents will range from $1,085 to $1,519 for a studio; $1,162 to $1,627 for a one-bedroom unit; and $1,395 to $1,953 for a two-bedroom unit.

Another housing project that was constructed is Beacon Villas which consist of 53 units with rents ranging from 50%-70% of AMI.
2) Increase Affordable Supportive Housing Supply. Expand housing opportunities for persons with special needs, including seniors, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, veterans, and the homeless, by increasing appropriate and supportive housing.

Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.

Affordable homes for veterans are desperately needed throughout the county and the state.

According to the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $137 million in grants to help and support veteran families during 2022. As per the same source, there were over 10,000 veterans currently experiencing homelessness in California alone. During 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs housed over 40,000 homeless veterans.

The Veterans Square project has certain on-site services provided by a qualified service provider experienced in serving the veteran population. Therefore, the service provider may be eligible to apply for future CDBG funds that can be utilized to enhance services.

Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income persons served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity.

Number of Households Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income 387 0
Low-income 46 0
Moderate-income 0 0
Total 433 0
Table 7 – Number of Households Served

Narrative Information
Fortunately, Pittsburg has its own Housing Authority that can help in meeting the needs for affordable housing and the needs of persons with disabilities. It is the Housing Authority's responsibility to maintain and manage the waiting list and that those selected from the waiting list for participation in the Section 8 program are made in accordance with the policies of its 25 C APER  1 1
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Administrative Plan. The Housing Authority has two local preferences 1) Pittsburg resident and 2) Veteran status. Each preference has been determined after a public hearing in accordance with applicable federal regulations. Applicants who qualify for a local preference shall be ranked in the following order: 1) any household family member who lives, works, or has been hired to work, or attending school in the city 2) veteran or surviving spouses of veterans. Preference is given for admission of a single person who is 62 years or older or person with disabilities over other single persons. In accordance to the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, each fiscal year, the Housing Authority will reserve a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of its Section 8 new admissions for families whose income does not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the area median income or as HUD refers to these families as "extremely low-income families". The Housing Authority will admit families who qualify under the extremely low-income limit to meet their income targeting requirement, regardless of preference.

Pittsburg believes in a regional approach when addressing our community’s housing needs.

Pittsburg continues to foster relationships with various agencies in the county and provide these resources to the community.
1) Home Match - Helps homeowners with extra rooms connect with home seekers who need an affordable place to live, creating a win-win situation. 2) Catholic Charities of the East Bay - Rooted in compassion and human dignity for all, Catholic Charities of the East Bay works with youth, children, and families to promote self-sufficiency, strengthen families and pursue safety and justice.
3) Destination Home - Provides 12 units of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless, disabled individuals. Participants of the project receive a safe, permanent place to live as well as wrap-around services to help stabilize their lives. Case management, assistance enrolling in mainstream benefits and services, and access to peer support groups are all part of a larger continuum of services that allow individuals to work through many of the issues that led to their homelessness while simultaneously moving toward a more sustainable future. 4) Permanent Connection - Provides subsidized permanent housing linked to services for homeless youth with chronic mental illness, HIV/AIDS, or developmental or physical disabilities.

Youth over the age of 18 receive wrap-around support services that assist them to not only maintain, but also thrive in their housing.

CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness through:

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
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funding services that take proactive steps to implement the Continuum of Care strategy for the homeless. Pittsburg has a dedicated Coordinated Outreach Referral and Engagement (CORE) team. CORE teams served as an entry point into the coordinated entry system for unsheltered persons and work to identify, engage, stabilize and house chronically homeless individuals and families. They provide basic needs, supplies, counseling, benefits assistance, linkages to healthcare, shelter placement, and referrals and transportation to CARE Centers. The CORE staff have built trusting relationships with hard to reach clients. CORE staff have been able to link people to services and continue to coach and educate individuals and families on health, safety and sanitation. CORE teams also established connections with agencies to coordinate services and work together to support the homeless population. These partnerships helped to get individuals and families access to health, mental health, and dental services; connect individuals and families to shelters, and drug and detox programs.

The City has its own homeless team which includes staff from various departments including the City Manager’s Office, Police Department, Engineering, Public Works, Community and Economic Development, City Attorney’s Office and Community Services. This team meets monthly to discuss current issues that are affecting its residents and businesses and the homeless population and sets strategies that can help the community as a whole. Police officers that are in direct contact with the homeless population provide food vouchers, clothing and in some cases, vouchers for lodging at a local motel. Officers. The Police Department also has a Mental Health Evaluation Team (MHET) staff to assist individuals who may be experiencing mental health crises.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons CDBG funds were used for the St. Vincent De Paul Rotacare clinic that is operated at the St.

Vincent De Paul facility in Pittsburg. This program not only offers free medical care but also serves as a daytime shelter for homeless families.

Loaves & Fishes is a feeding program funded by CDBG that offers hot meals for families. They provide breakfast and lunch packed in ready to go containers that provide homeless persons with fresh, nutritious meals.

The City also provides resources to the Shower Program conducted by the Bay Church, in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul, New Destiny Church, and Loaves and Fishes. This is a weekly event where the unhoused can receive a shower with free toiletries, new clothes, a haircut, and a free meal.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, 27 C APER  1 3
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education, or youth needs
Contra Costa County’s Coordinated Entry System (CES) allows service providers to efficiently and effectively connect people to interventions which aim to rapidly resolve their housing crisis.

CES aims to help consumers with fewer roadblocks and fewer vulnerabilities obtain housing with short-term supports while connecting the highest needs, most vulnerable persons in the community to available housing and supportive services. CES is comprised of a variety of programs to serve those at-risk of homelessness, currently homeless, and formerly homeless people now housed in permanent supportive housing. The goal of CES it to move people from access points, and for those with higher needs, to housing services. The CES is has a prevention/diversion screening tool to be used by Contra Costa Crisis Center (2-1-1) and other crisis service entry points into our system to identify clients on the brink of homelessness and connect them to prevention and mainstream services. Clients are connected to prevention providers throughout the County.

AB 109 - Reentry: The CoC has two discharge plans for former inmates, the Reentry Strategic Plan and Realignment Plan. The Reentry Strategic Plan focuses on: 1) housing-focused discharge planning prior to release; 2) formalized pre-release planning that identifies service needs and connects prisoners with community-based service providers; and 3) enrollment in public benefits at least 90 days prior to release. Realignment Plan provides: 1) pre-release "reach-in" assessments, case management and referrals to housing resources, and 2) individualized treatment plans for mental health/substance abuse issues, linked with housing services. training, substance abuse treatment & childcare. Under AB109, probationers have five days upon prison release to report to their Probation Officer (PO) to review their probation orders. At their initial meeting, the PO determines whether the individual received “custody” mental health services and/or was released with a 30 day supply of psychotropic medications.

POs may then offer the individual a referral to Mental Health Services to be assessed for their voluntary continuation of medications and need for focused forensic case management services. There is also coordination with the Parole and Community Team (PACT), comprised of service providers, police & the California Department of Corrections Regional Parole Board, to link newly released ex-offenders with resources like housing, education, employment, job training, substance abuse treatment & childcare.

The St. Vincent de Paul’s RotaCare is a free medical clinic and received $29,847 of CDBG funds. This free medical clinic is staffed with a team of volunteer medical professionals including physicians, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, health educators, bi-lingual translators, social workers, receptionists and administrative assistant. They provide medical care and preventative services to uninsured and low income residents of Pittsburg. They directly improved availability and access to health services and reduced health disparities for low income and underserved residents. A total of 394 people were assisted during this Program Year.

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Countywide Discharge Coordination Policy
FOSTER CARE: When foster youth age out of the foster care system, the County links them to the Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP). ILSP includes workshops that prepare youth for emancipation (money management, education, computer skills, home management, and social skills), employment assistance, non-McKinney-Vento housing and retention services, and an individualized transition plan out of foster care. In addition, foster youth can elect to remain in foster care or return to care after emancipation (but before turning 21) to receive a two-year housing subsidy, which can be used in a market rate unit, student housing, or congregate living.

This is a State program that all foster youth and former foster youth are able to access.HEALTH CARE: Hospital discharge protocol, adopted by the CoC and by all hospitals in the County, states: 1) Hospitals will not discharge people who are not ambulatory or not capable of caring for themselves; 2) prior to discharge, the hospital will seek a pre-discharge assessment from a Healthcare for the Homeless (HCH) nurse; 3) the HCH nurse will assess the viability of a respite placement and make a recommendation accordingly; 4) prior to discharge, the hospital will ensure that a patient has an appointment for follow-up medical care; 5) the hospital will discharge the patient with enough medications and/or supplies for at least 7 days; and 6) the hospital will ensure that the patient leaves with all of their belongings and is appropriately clothed.

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS SERVICES 1.) AOD works in partnership with the Behavioral Health Benefits Unit to enroll clients in Medi-Cal immediately upon release from a facility. 2.) AOD works to reduce the early termination rate among formerly incarcerated individuals in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment. Coupled with training, AOD continues to adapt program policies and procedures which support successful engagement of this population while adhering to regulatory State mandates. AOD continues to assist and encourage providers to develop/form/create linkages/agreements/MOUs with primary care and mental health and housing for provision of services to AOD clients. A Housing Specialist is available at the Discovery House by the Homeless program to help clients prepare housing arrangements before discharge and support long-term recovery. MENTAL HEALTH: Clients treated by the County Behavioral Health Division are regularly reviewed for readiness and prepared for discharge into environments that provide stepped-down levels of care. The Department holds a weekly Bed Committee where all institutionalized consumer's discharge plans are prepared.

Discharge planning responsibilities fall to the Clinic managers for those consumers currently receiving services and to the Mental Health Transition Team (consisting of managers, a psychiatrist, RNs, clinicians and peer providers) for those patients not otherwise connected to the County system. State hospitals discharge to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD)/Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and not to HUD CoC funded programs. Persons discharged from IMDs/SNFs are placed in Crisis Residential/Transitional Residential Services (CR/TRS), and those discharged from Acute Inpatient Facilities (AIFs) are released to appropriate settings, such as the Respite Center at the County's Adult Emergency Shelter. Those exiting CR/TRS are discharged to independent, shared or supported (e.g. Board & Care) housing. State Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funds also pay for 79 housing units for homeless discharges with severe mental illness.
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RESPITE CENTER - Philip Dorn Respite Center in our neighboring city of Concord is a twenty- four (24) bed shelter for homeless adults who are leaving the hospital and have health care needs that cannot be met in the emergency shelter environment. This is a collaborative project with Health Care for the Homeless and local hospitals.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The biggest barrier to reducing the length of time individuals and families experience homelessness is the lack of affordable housing.

CHRONICALLY HOMELESS: The County's 2023 point-in-time count estimates that 2,372 people are staying in shelter beds or living outdoors on an average night in Contra Costa, compared to 3,093 in 2022. Although the number has decreased by 6% in the East County, there is a 4% increase from 2020 Countywide. On the night of the 2023 point-in-time count, there were 58 unsheltered people in Pittsburg compared to 102 in 2020.

Of the unsheltered population, 59% is between the ages of 25 - 54 and 63% are males and 4% are veterans.

CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The Housing Authority provides rental subsidy to the maximum extent allowable. Funding is awarded by the Federal government to subsidize low-income families with their rent and utilities.

The number of families the Housing Authority can assist is determined by the annual contract contribution awarded. Factors in determining the number of units available to assist eligible families are based on average housing assistance payments and fair market rents established by HUD. With this in mind, for FY 2022-2023, the Housing Authority received $19,746,474.These funds were used to subsidize 955 Section 8 recipients and 185 VASH vouchers.

Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
The Housing Authority counsels clients who are interested in becoming homeowners by sharing information on the Homeownership Voucher Program. Eligible candidates are provided monthly mortgage subsidy upon the purchase of their first home. The Housing Authority uses its normal voucher program payment standard schedule to determine the amount of subsidy. The housing 30 C APER  1 6
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assistance payment (HAP) is the lesser of either the payment standard minus the total tenant payment or the family's monthly homeownership expenses minus the total tenant payment. The Housing Authority may make the HAP payment directly to the family or to the lender. The Community Services Department will be implementing a down payment assistance program to qualified Section 8 participants interested in becoming homeowners.

Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
The Housing Authority, operating the rental subsidy program, was a high performer during the Program Year. Therefore, no actions were taken.

CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i) The provision of adequate and affordable housing is an important goal of the City. As a result, the City has proactively implemented a variety of programs, incentives, and development standards to encourage the development, maintenance, and improvement of affordable housing. The City offers incentives for on-site compliance as outlined in City’s Municipal Code Section 18.86.060. Incentives include:
 Allowing affordable units to be at most 10 percent smaller in square footage than market rate units.
 Allowing ownership units to be constructed on smaller lots.  Allowing affordable units to have a fewer number of bathrooms and have different interior design, finishes, and features than market rate units in the same residential development.
 A reduction in off-street parking requirements for affordable units provided that the development is located downtown or within walking distance, generally ½-mile of transit facilities.
 Deferment of parkland, traffic mitigation, and other City fees .  Provides for a density bonus for affordable housing projects.

In addition, to provide an incentive for the development of larger family units (four or more bedrooms), developers are offered credit toward the inclusionary requirement of one and one- quarter per larger family unit. On November 15, 2004, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 04-1229 adding Chapter 18.86, Inclusionary Housing, to the Municipal Code. The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance contains minimum requirements for provision of affordable units within developments. The purpose of the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance is to establish minimum requirements, incentives, and alternative measures by which to ensure the provision of safe, decent, and affordable housing for all segments of the City’s population, regardless of 31 C APER  1 7
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household income. This ordinance is only enforced on for sale units and not on rental housing.

Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City is committed to taking action to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.

Special needs groups such as elderly/frail elderly, persons with disabilities, and persons who are victims of domestic violence live throughout the city. Given that these special needs populations have various obstacles to accessing housing and services, Pittsburg will continue to provide CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation activities, public facility/infrastructure improvements, and public service activities that improve the quality of life for special needs groups.

Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) Facts about Lead Poisoning in Contra Costa County:

More than 800 children with elevated blood lead levels have been identified in Contra Costa.

Most of these children have been identified in the last eleven years because of routine screening.
 475 children had lead levels between 10 - 14 µg/dL
 161 children had lead levels between 15 - 19 µg/dL
 158 children had lead levels between 20 - 44 µg/dL
 6 children had lead levels of 45 µg/dL or higher
 About 46% of the children are from the Richmond/San Pablo area  Another 26% of the children are from the Pittsburg/Antioch are a  10% are from the Concord area.

The rest live throughout the County, in areas as diverse as El Cerrito, Crockett, Brentwood, and San Ramon.

More than 63% of lead-poisoned children in Contra Costa have been under the age of 3 years.

Most are one- and two-year olds.

Who's at Risk and Why?
 Low income children
Nationwide data show that young children in publicly assisted programs such as MediCal are at much higher risk for lead poisoning.
 Children living in old, deteriorating housing
Lead-based paint is still the major source of childhood lead poisoning.

More than half of Contra Costa cases have been linked to lead-based paint.

Statewide percentages are even higher.
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occupants engaged in do-it-yourself projects.

There are over 97,000 housing units built before 1960 in Contra Costa.

Because Contra Costa has experienced such rapid housing growth, percentages of old housing have declined overall. Older housing is not evenly distributed, and even within a community there are areas where the high-risk older housing is more concentrated. (State and federal agencies recommend targeted screening of all young children, regardless of income, in communities where > 27% of housing was built before 1960.) The City will continue to protect residents from lead-based paint hazards in housing funded with CDBG funds by conforming to HUD regulations 24 CFR Part 35. This regulation addresses the need to reduce or eliminate lead-based paint hazards in federally owned housing and housing receiving Federal funds. The City requires its subrecipients to agree to include requirements for compliance with this regulation. The City requires that recipients of homeowner rehabilitation funds sign HUD’s Notification for Lead Based Paint and that any abatement required be included in the home’s repairs.

Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) Pittsburg employs a variety of strategies to help alleviate poverty in the city, including efforts to stimulate economic growth and job opportunities, and to provide residents with the skills and abilities required to take advantage of those opportunities. Pittsburg uses a portion of its CDBG funds to provide grants to non-profit organizations to operate the Public Service programs that serve the low- income population including the homeless in the community.

In particular, the City believes by funding economic development programs, such as Contra Costa Child Care Council, Opportunity Junction’s Job Training and Placement, and Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, which play a role in reducing the number of persons below the poverty line by providing the participants the resources needed to obtain the skills and training needed to be competitive in the job market or become qualified business owners.

Outside of CDBG funding, the City also funds the Future Build program, a pre-apprenticeship program providing East County residents with 16+ weeks of training in the building trades and solar theory, construction, and installation.

Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The Contra Costa County Consortium was formed by the County of Contra Costa and the cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg and Walnut Creek to develop a collaborative approach to administering and implementing the goals and objectives of the respective CDBG programs.

The Contra Costa County Consortium members coordinate consolidated Planning efforts and have developed a streamlined process for applying for CDBG/HOME/ESG funds that allow applicants to complete one application for multiple jurisdictions and, once funded, complete one periodic performance report for all funding jurisdictions. This joint effort has eased the 33 C APER  1 9
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administrative burden for subrecipients and allows jurisdictions to easily share information.

Furthermore, the Contra Costa County Consortium established a multiple-year funding cycle that has greatly reduced the time spent on completing and reviewing applications for both subrecipients and CDBG/HOME staff respectively.

Each entitlement jurisdiction in the Contra Costa County Consortium completes its own annual planning and allocation process, including preparation and completion of its Annual Action Plan and CAPER. These planning efforts have a high degree of coordination with the Contra Costa County Consortium members working together to closely align CDBG allocations, helping to maximize funding and to ensure collaboration between agencies.

Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The Contra Costa County Consortium jurisdictions work on strategies and actions designed to overcome identified impediments and eliminate problems of housing discrimination. The Contra Costa Interagency Council on Homelessness (CCICH) works with local jurisdictions, public and private agencies, the interfaith community, homeless advocacy groups, and other community organizations to help the CoC to alleviate homelessness. The majority of the City's goals and objectives within the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan are met through activities that are carried out by subrecipients that are primarily public and private agencies within the County, including non-profit organizations. There is ongoing concern about the long- term capacity of the non-profit community during these severe budgetary times and their ability to comply with often complex Federal regulations and requirements in implementing federally funded programs. Pittsburg will continue to support these agencies by providing technical assistance, helping to establish collaboration between agencies and with funding, when possible.

Pittsburg works closely with public and private affordable housing providers as well as with Contra Costa County’s Public Health, Behavioral Health and Homeless Services departments, and various agencies to coordinate the allocation of funds to best meet the needs of the City’s low to moderate income residents and the special needs population. This coordination leverages CDBG funds to maximize their impact.

Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a) The Contra Costa County Consortium is required to conduct an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) and to periodically review that analysis and update it as necessary. Each AI is reassessed and reevaluated with each consolidated plan. Together, the members of the Contra Costa County Consortium have collaborated to jointly plan for the housing and community development needs of the County as a whole.

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households to freely choose housing and to be treated without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, source of income, age, disability, or other protected status. The AI reviews the general state of fair housing, the enforcement of fair housing law, efforts to promote fair housing, access to credit for the purpose of housing, and general constraints to the availability of a full range of housing types. An AI also examines the affordability of housing in the jurisdiction with an emphasis on housing affordable to households with annual incomes classified as low income and less. Low income is defined as equal to or less than 80 percent of the adjusted Area Median Income as most recently published by HUD.

The AI not only identifies impediments to fair housing choice, but also makes recommendations to overcome the effects of those impediments and will serve as the basis for fair housing planning, providing essential information to staff, policy makers, housing providers, lenders, and fair housing advocates, and assisting with garnering community support for fair housing efforts.

The most recent AI was completed and approved the the Contra Costa County Consortium in June 2019.

CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
The City continues its monitoring of subrecipients and projects to ensure compliance with program and comprehensive planning requirements. The City performs on-site monitoring of CDBG subrecipients. Monitoring efforts are coordinated for subrecipients that are jointly funded by other jurisdictions within the Contra Costa County Consortium. The City works directly with the other jurisdictions to analyze which subrecipients need to be monitored and the Contra Costa County Consortium takes a tag team approach in conducting the on-site monitoring to minimize duplicative efforts. The purpose of the monitoring is to ensure the activities and programs achieve their approved objectives in a manner which is consistent with Federal regulations. If there is a lack of performance or the subrecipient does not meet goals, the City will continue site visits and investigate further until a resolution is reached.

Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports.

Consistent with Federal requirements, a draft of the CAPER document was prepared and made available online on the City’s website. A notice informing the public of the availability of the draft CAPER was published in English, Spanish and Tagalog in the East County Times on September 1, 2023. The notice was also displayed on the City’s website during the public review period. Copies of the notices are attached to this report. 35 C APER  2 1
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________were received during the comment period of September 1 through September 17, 2023 and during the City Council meeting on September 18, 2023.

CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.

There were no changes to Pittsburg’s program objectives.

Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.

CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.

There were no changes to Pittsburg’s program objectives.

Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No
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CR-58 – Section 3
Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided

Total Labor Hours CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Total Number of Activities 0
Total Labor Hours 464
Total Section 3 Worker Hours 0
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours 0
Table 8 – Total Labor Hours

Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by
Program

CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who
are Public Housing Targeted Workers 0
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who
are Other Funding Targeted Workers. 0
Direct, on-the job training (including
apprenticeships). 0
Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting
for, or paying tuition for, off-site training.

Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers
compete for jobs (e.g., resume assistance,
coaching).
0 Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from
Section 3 business concerns. 0
Technical assistance to help Section 3 business
concerns understand and bid on contracts. 0
Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate
participation by Section 3 business concerns. 0
Provided or connected residents with assistance
in seeking employment including: drafting
resumes,preparing for interviews, finding job
opportunities, connecting residents to job
placement services.
0 Held one or more job fairs. 0
Provided or connected residents with supportive
services that can provide direct services or
referrals.
0 Provided or connected residents with supportive
services that provide one or more of the following:
work readiness health screenings, interview
clothing, uniforms, test fees, transportation.
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Assisted residents with finding child care. 0
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend
community college or a four year educational
institution.
0 Assisted residents to apply for, or attend
vocational/technical training. 0
Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy
training and/or coaching. 0
Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other efforts to
support viable bids from Section 3 business
concerns.
0 Provided or connected residents with training on
computer use or online technologies. 0
Promoting the use of a business registry
designed to create opportunities for
disadvantaged and small businesses.
0 Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the state
one-stop system, as designed in Section
121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act.
0 Other. 0
Table 9 – Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program

38 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Garrett Evans, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing Use of the Bond Opportunities for Land Development (“BOLD”) Program and Authorizing the California Municipal Finance Authority to Accept Applications from Property Owners, Conduct Proceedings and Levy Special Taxes Within the Territory of City of Pittsburg Pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as Amended; and Authorizing Related Actions MEETING DATE: September 18, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) works on behalf of its local agency members to facilitate economic development. City staff has been provided information regarding the Bond Opportunities for Land Development (BOLD) Program offered by CMFA that can be used to finance public infrastructure required for new development within the City.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to the authorization for participation in the BOLD program.

Further, there is no future cost to the City related to implementation or administration. All of the costs and expenses related to the formation, issuance of bonds, and ongoing administration for any Community Facilities District (CFD) formed by the BOLD program is the responsibility of CMFA and there is no liability or fiscal impact on the local agency. This action would not establish a CFD or authorize the future establishment of a CFD on existing development.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:

1. Receive information regarding the CMFA BOLD Program;

2. Open the Public Hearing and receive public comment; and

3. Adopt a Resolution authorizing use of the BOLD Program and authorizing related actions. 39 BACKGROUND
The City is a member of CMFA, a State-wide joint powers authority whose members are numerous public entities throughout California. CMFA has the authority to issue bonds to meet its mission of supporting economic development, job creation and social programs throughout the State.

The BOLD Program offers a means to finance new or continuing construction of infrastructure and public facilities through bonds CMFA issues as an alternative to issuance of land-secured bonds directly by a public entity. The BOLD Program is designed to help local government municipalities and land developers throughout the State work together to cost effectively finance public infrastructure projects and development fees.

Under the BOLD Program, bonds are issued by a CFD formed by CMFA under the Mello- Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (California Government Code Section 53311 et seq.) (the “Act”). The Act offers great financing flexibility and is commonly used by cities and other local agencies throughout the State to generate funds for the payment of public facilities, including development fees for facilities.

SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
On June 16, 2023, an overview of the BOLD Program was presented to the Finance Subcommittee. The Subcommittee was generally supportive of bringing the program forward for consideration by the entire City Council.

STAFF ANALYSIS
Future residential development will require the City to provide extensive infrastructure and other additional public facilities to accommodate growth. Currently, staff estimates more than 8,000 potential residential units, along with over 5,000,000 square feet of commercial and industrial space could be constructed over the next 20 years. While developers are generally required to provide funding or construct new improvements, these may be delayed as the City awaits additional development that will contribute to project completion. As mentioned above, staff has identified the BOLD Program as a cost-effective opportunity to support the development of infrastructure required to support new development. By working directly with developers, the BOLD Program facilitates financing for infrastructure and fee obligations of developers, covering a broad range of development cost obligations necessary for new development imposed by municipalities, including both facilities and/or impact fees.

Although the CFD would be formed within the City’s jurisdiction, using the BOLD Program alleviates staff time constraints and allows staff to focus on other aspects of processing land development projects, as the BOLD Program is administered by a team of bond industry professionals with significant experience in CFDs in the State. CMFA and its consultant team will form and approve each CFD. CMFA will issue bonds on behalf of the CFD and will utilize the services of a special tax consultant and administrator to create the special tax formula and administer, levy, and collect the special taxes. In addition, if the City desires to use a municipal advisor of its own choosing to review the BOLD Program application and/or other program documents, it may do so, with all related costs payable from bond proceeds. 40 Formation of the CFD requires the establishment of the annual special tax rates. The formula for computing special tax rates will be included in the resolutions to be adopted as part of the CFD formation proceedings. Typically, the formula will include a basic, undeveloped land tax with an increase in rate and shifting of the tax to developed lands at building permit stage. The total amount of taxes on developed land generally will not exceed 2% of its market value in its completed state, per industry standards.

The City will need to approve the use of a CFD to acquire public facilities and the financing thereof, and enter into an acquisition or similar agreement to receive the bond proceeds, and to meet the general requirements to maintain the tax exemption of interest on the bonds.

Once bond issuance occurs, the City will receive bond proceeds pursuant to an agreement to be entered into between the City and CMFA to ensure bond proceeds are spent in accordance with the Act and other applicable law. The proceeds are held by a bond trustee and are not directly paid to the developer but are available as directed by the developer and approved by the local agency, to be used to meet obligations to the City according to the structure and timing required for development approvals. The City will determine and agree to its role in inspecting and accepting infrastructure and/or payment of financed impact fees.

The CFD may be formed early in the development process, with issuance of bonds at a later time or in multiple series. The following are the typical criteria for bond issuance. • Minimum 4:1 value-to-debt ratio overlapping (assessed or appraised); • No discretionary approvals required for build-out of the portion of the CFD directly relating to the bond security;
• Entitlements received that are necessary for phase to be bonded; and • Financing plan for backbone infrastructure complete or imminent and/or performance bond in place.

In addition, a grant from a portion of the issuance fee is made to the California Foundation for Stronger Communities to fund charities designated by the member communities. A portion of the annual fees received by CMFA are in turn directed to charitable activities within California communities, particularly those of members and participating local government agencies (approximately 25% of the CMFA issuance fee).

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
Report prepared by: Jordan Davis, Director of Community and Economic Development 41 Resolution No. 23- Page 1 of 3 September 18, 2023

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

Authorizing Use of the Bond Opportunities )
for Land Development (“BOLD”) Program )
and Authorizing the California Municipal )
Finance Authority to Accept Applications )
from Property Owners, Conduct )
Proceedings and Levy Special Taxes ) RESOLUTION NO. 23- Within the Territory of City of Pittsburg )
Pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community )
Facilities Act of 1982, as Amended; and )
Authorizing Related Actions )
WHEREAS, the City seeks to ensure the construction of infrastructure and other public facilities adequate to provide for a growing population; and WHEREAS, future residential development will require the City to provide extensive infrastructure and other additional public facilities to accommodate growth.

Currently, staff estimates more than 8,000 potential residential units, along with over 5,000,000 square feet of commercial and industrial space could be constructed over the next 20 years; and
WHEREAS, while developers are generally required to provide funding or construct new improvements, these may be delayed as the City awaits additional development that will contribute to project completion; and

WHEREAS, the City is a member agency of the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA), a State-wide joint powers authority whose members are numerous public entities throughout California; and
WHEREAS, CMFA works on behalf of its local agency members to facilitate economic development; and
WHEREAS, CMFA has the authority to issue bonds to meet its mission of supporting economic development, job creation and social programs throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, the Bond Opportunities for Land Development (BOLD) Program offered by CMFA can be used to finance public infrastructure required for new development within the City. The BOLD Program offers a means to finance new or continuing construction of infrastructure and public facilities through bonds CMFA issues as an alternative to issuance of land-secured bonds directly by a public entity.

The BOLD Program is designed to help local government municipalities and land developers throughout the State work together to cost effectively finance public infrastructure projects and development fees; and
42 Resolution No. 23- Page 2 of 3 September 18, 2023 WHEREAS, under the BOLD Program, bonds are issued by a CFD formed by CMFA under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (California Government Code Section 53311 et seq.) (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, staff has identified the BOLD Program as a cost-effective opportunity to support the development of infrastructure required to support new development. By working directly with developers, the BOLD Program facilitates financing for infrastructure and fee obligations of developers, covering a broad range of development cost obligations necessary for new development imposed by municipalities, including both facilities and/or impact fees; and WHEREAS, authorization of the BOLD Program is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the general rule of applicability of the State CEQA Guidelines, section 15061, in that there is no possibility that the activity in question would have a significant negative physical impact on the environment. The BOLD Program is a financing tool that would not authorize any development project; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2023, an overview of the BOLD Program was presented to the Finance Subcommittee. The Subcommittee was generally supportive of bringing the program forward for consideration by the entire City Council; and WHEREAS, on or prior to July 28, 2023, a “Notice of Public Hearing” for the August 7, 2023 public hearing on this item was published in the East County Times; was posted at City Hall; was delivered for posting at the Pittsburg Library; and was mailed via first class or electronic mail to local service agencies whose services might be affected by this project, and to individuals who had previously filed written request for such notice; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this item at which time oral and/or written testimony was considered.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pittsburg hereby authorizes use of the BOLD Program, and authorizes CMFA to accept applications from property owners, conduct proceedings, and levy special taxes within the territory of City pursuant to the Act, as amended.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pittsburg hereby authorizes the City Manager to authorize CMFA to take related actions to implement the BOLD Program.
43 Resolution No. 23- Page 3 of 3 September 18, 2023 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 18th day of September 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

Shanelle Scales-Preston, Mayor
ATTEST:

Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
44 Office of the City Manager
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Garrett Evans, City Manager
SUBJECT: Introduction and Waive First Reading of Two Ordinances for the Objective Design Standards 2023 Project: 1) Adding Article XXI to Chapter 18.84 of the Pittsburg Municipal Code; and 2) Amending the Zoning Map for Certain Multi-family Housing and Mixed-use Development Projects to Further Housing Production Consistent with State Law
MEETING DATE: September 18, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This is a public hearing on a City-initiated request for adoption of two ordinances for the Objective Design Standards (ODS) 2023 Project (“Project”): 1) adding article XXI to Chapter 18.84 of the Pittsburg Municipal Code (PMC); and 2) amending the Zoning Map for certain multi-family housing and mixed-use development projects to further housing production consistent with State law. On May 9, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 10229, recommending City Council approval of the Project.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the proposed ordinances.

Staff believes the adoption of the ODS would result in high-quality development throughout the City, furthering property values and thus, the City’s property tax revenue. The Project would also likely reduce staff time related to processing multi-family housing and mixed- use development projects.
45 RECOMMENDATION
City Council open the public hearing, take public comment, close the public hearing, and take the following actions:

1. Introduce, waive further reading, and pass to second reading an ordinance adding Article XXI to Chapter 18.84 of the PMC, “Objective Design Standards 2023”; and

2. Introduce, waive further reading, and pass to second reading, an ordinance amending the Zoning Map for certain multi-family housing and mixed-use development projects, to further housing production consistent with State law.

BACKGROUND
In March of 2019, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) pursuant to Senate Bill 2 of 2017 (SB 2) Planning Grants Program for local government planning grants. Local governments have used the grant awards to accelerate housing production by streamlining the approval of affordable housing and promoting development consistent with the State’s planning priorities.

In November 2019, following direction from the City Council, staff submitted an application to the SB 2 Planning Grants Program to complete three projects, one of which was the preparation of Objective Design Standards 2023 (ODS).

The City was awarded funding under the SB 2 Planning Grants Program and used a portion of it to enter into a contract with Opticos Design, Inc. to develop ODS pursuant to recent State laws regarding housing development. The State Housing Accountability Act encourages a streamlined process for housing projects, while SB 35 of 2017 (SB 35) requires ODS for qualifying projects that include affordable housing, and SB 330 of 2019 (SB 330) requires timely processing of housing projects that meet zoning requirements.

These laws also require local jurisdictions to have such standards for projects involving affordable housing, farmworker housing, and emergency shelters.

PROPOSED PROJECT
Existing Conditions: Currently, the Pittsburg Municipal Code (PMC), the City-adopted Development Review Design Guidelines (DRDG), Planning Commission Resolution No. 9864, and any applicable Development Plan or Specific Plan govern the review of multi- family and mixed-use development projects in the City. Pursuant to recent State law, the City must adapt to a non-subjective form of direction for specific multi-family and mixed- use development projects, and rather, establish objective standards to provide developers and applicants who submit qualifying projects under SB 35, SB 330 and the Housing Accountability Act.

Proposed Project: The Objective Design Standards 2023 project initiation began with site surveys, lot testing, lot analysis, and background data review to analyze gaps in existing zone standards. Opticos Design, Inc. reviewed the PMC and Development Review Design Guidelines which ultimately formed the basis for drafting the ODS. The Design Standards Gap Analysis is included as Attachment 3 to this Staff Report. 46 Overlay District

The City’s ODS would be applicable through an overlay district for qualifying projects under SB 35, SB 330, and the Housing Accountability Act within areas of the City that are currently zoned to allow for multi-family residential or mixed-use development. Overlays are effective when adding standards to multiple zoning districts that share certain needs and/or common standards.

The overlay would establish five transect zones within the City. Each transect zone has its own development regulations and standards specific to the urban design and physical characteristics of the neighborhood that it transects. The proposed transect zones correlate with existing density standards prescribed by the Pittsburg Municipal Code and General Plan. A detailed review of the five proposed Transect Zones is within Chapter 2 of the ODS.

Ministerial Review
The State law requirement for ODS and ministerial review are intended to encourage affordable housing production and shorten the timeframe needed for project review while promoting a high-quality built environment. ODS sets forth objective standards for neighborhood design, building form, and civic space within specified zones. These standards are established to execute the intent of the City of Pittsburg’s General Plan Goals and Policies to facilitate housing production, and specifically infill housing production, through development that reinforces the character and scale of the City's walkable centers, neighborhoods, and corridors.

Objective Design Standards 2023, if adopted by the City Council, would be referenced in the Pittsburg Municipal Code, Article XXI of Title 18. The proposed Ordinance adding Article XXI of Chapter 18.84 is included as Attachment 1 to this Staff Report.

GENERAL PLAN/CODE COMPLIANCE
Pittsburg General Plan 2020
The proposed project is City-wide and is not classified by a singular General Plan Land Use Designation. The proposed overlay would implement standards related to building structure, building form, and open space, among other standards, but would not change the underlying zoning or General Plan designation, any existing densities, or any General Plan Goal or Policy prescribed by the General Plan. The proposed Objective Design Standards (“Standards”) are in compliance with the General Plan, in that:

1. The Standards would foster the development of a variety of housing types, densities, and prices to balance the City’s housing stock and to meet Pittsburg’s regional fair share housing needs for people of all income levels, in that the proposed Standards would primarily be implemented in affordable multi-family housing projects or mixed-use development projects in the City. The Standards would encourage a streamlined entitlement process for qualifying projects under SB 35, SB 330, and the Housing Accountability Act, which would further foster the 47 development of a variety of housing prices in the City (General Plan, Growth Management Goal 3-G-10 / Housing Element Goal 13-G and G-1).

2. The Standards would improve and preserve the existing affordable housing stock where feasible and appropriate, in that, at time of affordable redevelopment of project sites within the proposed Overlay boundaries, the Standards would provide an objective approach to building form and design. Creating and implementing an objective approach would ensure that all projects using the Standards are processed equitably (General Plan, Housing Element Goal G-4).

3. The Standards would enhance the visual quality of Pittsburg’s residential neighborhoods by developing nondiscretionary standards for quality affordable housing development within the ODS Overlay boundaries. These Standards are in relation to architectural design, façade articulation, character, and building massing (General Plan, Housing Element Goal G-5).

4. The Standards would aid the City in maintaining programs and providing incentives for use of vacant infill land and reuse and revitalization of underutilized sites through the establishment of Standards for development that reinforces the character and scale of the City's walkable centers, neighborhoods, and corridors (General Plan, Growth Management Goal 3-G-4 / Land Use Goal 2-G-6).

5. The Standards would encourage residential and mixed-use development within the Urban Limit Line to meet regional fair share housing goals by focusing residential and mixed-use development on sites that have been designated within Priority Development Areas (PDAs) under the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Association of Bay Area Governments (MTC/ABAG) FOCUS Program. (General Plan, Growth Management Policy 3-P-18 / Housing Element program 13-P-1.1 E) The Metropolitan Transportation Commission Priority Development Areas within the City are included as Attachment 4 to this Staff Report. There are several areas within the proposed ODS Overlay that are also areas identified as PDA areas. The implementation of the Standards would further encourage a streamlined development process for Priority Development Areas in the City.

Zoning: Land Use – Zoning Text and Map Amendment Request (Rezone): The proposed project includes a proposal to amend the text within Pittsburg Municipal Code, Title 18, Zoning, to establish objective design standards in adding Article XXI of Chapter 18.84. In addition, the proposed project includes a proposal to amend the Zoning Map for the City of Pittsburg to establish a City-wide overlay for the standards. The proposed Overlay Map is included as Exhibit A to Attachment 2 of this Staff Report, “Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map, for Certain Multi-Family Housing and Mixed-Use Development Projects, to Further Housing Production Consistent with State Law”.

Required Findings – Zoning Text and Map Amendment: In order to approve zoning changes, the City Council must determine, in accordance with PMC Chapter 18.48, that:

A. the change proposed is consistent with the Objectives, Policies, general Land Uses and Programs specified in the General Plan and applicable Specific Plan; 48 B. in the case of a Base District, Overlay District or General Land Use Regulation, the change proposed is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the Land Use District for which it is proposed; C. a community need is demonstrated for the change proposed; and D. its adoption would be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice.

Environmental: The proposed project is statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because there is no possibility the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. If the City Council adopts the Objective Design Standards 2023, City staff would file a Notice of Exemption with the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 21108(b) and 21152(b).

Public Notice: On or prior to Friday, September 8, 2023, in accordance with Government Code sections 65090 and 65091, and PMC section 18.14.020, a “Notice of Public Hearing,” for the September 18, 2023 Public Hearing on this item was published in the East County Times; was posted at City Hall; was posted at the Pittsburg Branch Library, was mailed via first class or electronic mail to local service agencies whose services might be affected by this project, and to individuals who had previously filed written request for such notice. The notice was also posted on www.nextdoor.com (“Nextdoor”) and was sent directly to all subscribers of the City of Pittsburg. The Public Hearing Notice is included as Attachment 5 to this Staff Report.

SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
In November of 2022, a proposal to establish a City-wide overlay to implement objective design standards for qualifying projects was presented to the City’s Land Use Subcommittee. Potential concerns identified by the Subcommittee included building massing and “cookie-cutter-like” architectural design. Subsequently, the City scheduled a second Land Use Subcommittee Hearing in April of 2023, to further discuss the proposed standards. Based on feedback and comments City staff presented a set of regulations, now titled “Objective Design Standards 2023” with the addition of a new chapter to address the previously raised concerns. Chapter 5, entitled “Massing and Façade Articulation Standards”, provides additional objective standards to address potential clustering or semblance among adjacent structures. The Subcommittee members remarked that the addition of Chapter 5 addressed the previously raised concerns and were overall supportive of seeing the project move forward.

STAFF ANALYSIS
Zoning Map and Text Amendment Findings (Rezone): In order for the City Council to approve the proposed Zoning Map and Zoning Text Amendments, the City Council must find that the Zoning Amendment proposed is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan; that there is a community need; that the amendment proposed would be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice, and, in the case of an Overlay District, that the change proposed is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed 49 for, the land use district for which it is proposed.

Staff believes the findings to support the Zoning Amendment request can be made because the proposed Zoning Amendment to include Objective Design Standards within the Zoning Code (Title 18) would foster the development of a variety of housing types, densities, and prices to balance the City’s housing stock and to meet Pittsburg’s regional fair share housing needs for people of all income levels, in that the proposed Standards would primarily be implemented in affordable housing projects for multi-family housing and mixed-use development. The Objective Design Standards would improve and preserve the existing affordable housing stock where feasible and appropriate, in that, at time of affordable redevelopment of project sites within the proposed Overlay boundaries, the Standards would provide an objective approach to building form and design. The Objective Design Standards would also enhance the visual quality of Pittsburg’s residential neighborhoods by developing non-discretionary standards for quality affordable housing development within the ODS Overlay boundaries. The Standards would further aid the City in maintaining programs and providing incentives for use of vacant infill land and reuse and revitalization of underutilized sites through the establishment of Standards for development that reinforces the character and scale of the City's walkable centers, neighborhoods, and corridors. As such, the proposed Objective Design Standards are consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan.

There is a community need for Objective Design Standards, as the City does not currently have objective standards for qualifying affordable housing projects under SB 35, SB 330, and the Housing Accountability Act. The implementation of the Standards would encourage the development of a variety of housing types, including affordable housing, for the growing Pittsburg Community.

Staff has concluded that the proposed Zoning Map and Text Amendment would be consistent with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the land use district for which it is proposed, in that there is no change to the underlying land use districts within the City. The Objective Design Standards would be applied as an Overlay District for qualifying projects within areas of the City that are currently zoned to allow for multi-family residential and mixed-use development. The City would allow the applicant to select either Title 18 (Zoning) and DRDG or the ODS (PMC Chapter 18.84 Article XXI to apply to their projects. As such, there would be no change in zoning or General Plan designations with the approval of the Objective Design Standards 2023.

Adoption of the ODS would be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice, in that, pursuant to recent state law, the City must adapt to a non- subjective form of direction for specific projects, and rather, establish objective standards to provide developers and applicants who submit qualifying projects under SB 35, SB 330, and the Housing Accountability Act. The adoption of the ODS is expected to accelerate housing production and would ultimately increase accessibility to equitable housing. 50 ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance Adding Article XXI of Chapter 18.84 to the Pittsburg Municipal Code o Exhibit A Objective Design Standards 2023

2. Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map, for Certain Multi-Family Housing and Mixed- Use Development Projects, to Further Housing Production Consistent with State Law
o Exhibit A Objective Design Standards 2023 Overlay Map (Rezone)

3. Design Standards Gap Analysis Objective Design Standards

4. Metropolitan Transportation Commission – Open Map of Priority Development Areas (PDAs)

5. Public Hearing Notice for Objective Design Standards Prepared by: Kelsey Gunter, Associate Planner
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53 Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction 1

1.010 Purpose 1

1.020 Objective Design Standards 1

1.030 Applicability 1

1.040 Relationship to the City of Pittsburg General Plan 5

1.050 Relationship to Title 18 (Zoning) 5

1.060 Permits and Procedures 7
Section 2: ODS Zone Standards 19

2.010 Purpose 19

2.020 ODS Overlay Map 19

2.030 Overview of ODS Zones 19

2.040 T3 Neighborhood (T3N) 29

2.050 T4 Neighborhood (T4N) 33

2.060 T4 Main Street (T4MS) 37

2.070 T5 Neighborhood (T5N) 41

2.080 T5 Main Street (T5MS) 45

2.090 Allowed Uses 49
Section 3: Site Standards 51

3.010 Purpose 51

3.020 Screening 52

3.030 Parking 54

3.040 Large Sites 59
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4.010 Purpose 65

4.020 Building Types 65

4.030 Overview of Building Types 69

4.040 Duplex Side-by-Side 70

4.050 Duplex Stacked 72

4.060 Cottage Court 74

4.070 Multiplex Small 76

4.080 Multiplex Large 78

4.090 Townhouse 80

4.100 Courtyard Building Small 82

4.110 Courtyard Building Large 84

4.120 Main Street Building 86
Section 5: Massing and Facade Articulation Standards
89 5.010 Purpose 89

5.020 Overview of Façade and Design Standards 89

5.030 Massing and Composition 90

5.040 Tripartite Facade Articulation 91

5.050 Architectural Recession(s) 92

5.060 Windows and Openings 93
Section 6: Frontage Types 95

6.010 Purpose 95

6.020 Frontage Types 95

6.030 Overview of Frontage Types 96

6.040 Porch Projecting 98

6.050 Porch Engaged 99

6.060 Dooryard 100

6.070 Stoop 101

6.080 Forecourt 102

6.090 Shopfront 103

6.100 Terrace 104

6.110 Gallery 105
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7.010 Purpose 107

7.020 Civic Space Types 107

7.030 Overview of Civic Space Types 108

7.040 Pocket Park/Plaza 109

7.050 Playground 110

7.060 Passage 111

7.070 Greenway 112

7.080 Plaza 113
Section 8: Definitions 115

8.010 Purpose 115

8.020 Definitions 115

8.030 Measurement Methods 133
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Final Draft - July 2023 City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 56 Quick Code Guide for Developments Less Than Five Acres The following graphic is intended as a summary guide.

Identify your zone , see
Section 2
(ODS Zone Standards)
a. Select your building type(s) Table C of the ODS zone b. Comply with building placement standards Table E of the ODS zone c. Comply with building form and height
standards
Table D of the ODS zone
d. Select from allowed uses Title 18, Division III. Base District Regulations
e. Comply with parking standards Table G of the ODS zone f. Select your frontage type Table F of the ODS zone
Identify your building type
standards , see
Section 4 (Building Types)
g. Comply with the standards Tables A-F of the building type 1 This process shall be applied to each design site.

Determine your Maximum Zoning Envelope1
1 Apply your frontage type(s) ,
see
Section 6 (Frontage Types)
a. Based on your selected frontage type(s),
comply with the standards
Tables A-C of the frontage type
Connect Ground Floor to Adjacent Streetscape2
Identify your approval
procedure, see Subsection

1.060 (Permits and Procedures)
a. Comply with the procedure standards Subsection 1.060 (Permits and Procedures)
Proceed to Approval Process3
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Subsection 3.050 (Large Sites)
a. Comply with the standards Subsection 3.050 (Large Sites) Design your Design Sites1
Quick Code Guide for Developments Over Five Acres with Widths along Front or Side Street Over 800 Feet
The following graphic is intended as a summary guide.

Identify your zone , see
Section 2
(ODS Zone Standards)
a. Select your building type(s) Table C of the ODS zone b. Comply with building placement standards Table E of the ODS zone c. Comply with building form and height
standards
Table D of the ODS zone
d. Select from allowed uses Title 18, Division III. Base District Regulations
e. Comply with parking standards Table G of the ODS zone f. Select your frontage type Table F of the ODS zone
Identify your building type
standards , see
Section 4 (Building Types)
g. Comply with the standards Tables A-F of the building type 1 This process shall be applied to each design site.

Determine your Maximum Zoning Envelope1
2 Apply your frontage type(s) ,
see
Section 6 (Frontage Types)
a. Based on your selected frontage type(s),
comply with the standards
Tables A-C of the frontage type
Connect Ground Floor to Adjacent Streetscape3
Identify your approval
procedure, see Subsection

1.060 (Permits and Procedures)
a. Comply with the procedure standards Subsection 1.060 (Permits and Procedures)
Proceed to Approval Process4
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59 1.010 Purpose
This Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards), shall hereafter be referred to as the "ODS." The ODS implements the City of Pittsburg's General Plan vision through the application of ODS zones and standards that reflect a context-specific approach based upon the City of Pittsburg's distinct development patterns.

1.020 Objective Design Standards
The ODS sets forth the standards for neighborhood design, building form, and uses within ODS zones. These standards reflect the community's vision for implementing the intent of the City of Pittsburg General Plan to facilitate housing production and specifically infill housing production, through development that reinforces the character and scale of the City's walkable centers, neighborhoods, and corridors.

1.030 Applicability

1. Rules for Construction of Language. The following general rules for construction of language apply to the text of this ODS:

A. Tenses and Numbers. Words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural includes the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.

B. Applicable. The applicable standards of this ODS apply so as to not require stating the phrase "and all applicable standards" throughout this ODS.

C. Conjunctions. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:
(1) "And" indicates that all connected items or provisions apply; (2) "Or" indicates that the connected items or provisions may apply; and (3) "Either/or" indicates that the connected items or provisions apply singly but not in combination.

Section 1: Introduction
Subsections:

1.010 Purpose

1.020 Objective Design Standards

1.030 Applicability

1.040 Relationship to the City of Pittsburg General Plan

1.050 Relationship to Title 18 (Zoning)

1.060 Permits and Procedures
1 City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 60 2. ODS Implementation.

A. This ODS apply to proposed development as identified in Table 1.030.A (Applicability).

B. The standards in this ODS are implemented through an overlay of zones, see Figure 2.020.1 (ODS Overlay Map) for zones established in this ODS.

C. Pursuant to California state law, affordable housing projects, farmworker housing and emergency shelters [all as defined in Section 8 of the ODS (Definitions)] are subject to objective design review standards. The State Legislature imposed this requirement to facilitate the creation of new housing .

However, the City recognizes that for certain projects, Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards) may be more burdensome than the City’s standard zoning process under Title 18 (Zoning). To further the intent of the State Legislature in streamlining the application and approval process for these projects, the City requires the applicant to select one of the following set of objective design standards to apply to their project: (1) Title 18 (Zoning) or (2) Article XXI, Chapter

18.84 (Objective Design Standards). This shall not apply to projects eligible under Senate Bill 35.

D. The standards in this ODS prevail unless stated otherwise. See Table 1.050.A: Relationship of Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards) to Title 18 (Zoning) for reference.

Table 1.030.A: Applicability
Development Type ODS Applies
Objective Residential Development 1
Single-Unit Residential No
Two-Unit Residential Yes
Multi-Unit Residential Yes
Affordable Housing 2 Yes
Objective Mixed-Use Development 1
At least 2/3 of square footage designated for residential units Yes At least 2/3 of square footage designated for Affordable Housing 2 Yes Less than 2/3 of square footage designated for residential units No Other Development
Non-Residential No
Non-Objective Residential Development 3 No
Non-Objective Mixed-Use Development 3 No
1 Includes Transitional and Supportive Housing, Emergency Shelters, and Farmworker Housing meeting all eligibility criteria and specific protections by development type per the Government Code.
2 "Affordable Housing" refers to projects that contain the minimum percentage of affordable housing units to be eligible for Senate Bill 35 streamlining. See Government Code §65913.4(a) 3 Development that does not comply with objective General Plan, zoning, and subdivision standards of the City of Pittsburg
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20231.030: Applicability 61 3. Requirements. As required by Table 1.030.A (Applicability), the standards in this ODS apply to all proposed development and improvements within ODS zones as identified below.

A. General
(1) A design site is a portion of land within a parcel, delineated from other design sites and/or parcels to accommodate no more than one building type. From the allowed types in the ODS zone, and in compliance with the listed standards, the following shall be selected for each design site:
(a) Only one primary building type per design site is allowed, except an Accessory Dwelling Unit and/or Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit, in compliance with Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development Standards) in Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code, may be included within a design site in addition to the primary building type. Parcels with enough land area to meet the ODS zone standards for minimum design site width and depth may have multiple design sites;
(b) At least one private frontage type; and
(c) At least one use type.
(2) Building types and frontage types not listed in the ODS zone's standards are not allowed in that zone.
(3) Uses. Refer to the underlying zone for the allowed uses and standards in Title 18, Division III.

Base District Regulations.
(4) New buildings and their improvements are subject to the City of Pittsburg local standards for Fire Safety and Building Safety.

B. Site Standards. Section 3 (Site Standards)
(1) Screening. The standards of Subsection 3.020 (Screening) apply to all new elements specified in Subsection 3.020 (Screening) for:
(a) All new development;
(b) Additions over 25 percent of the existing floor area of primary building; (c) Reconstruction or reconfiguration of existing primary building that includes a remodel affecting more than 25 percent of existing floor area;
(d) Replacement of existing fencing or screening; and/or (e) Installation of new equipment (e.g, HVAC, backflow preventer, etc.) (2) Landscaping and Tree Standards.
(a) Landscaping Standards. Refer to Article VII. Landscaping, Irrigation and Hydroseeding of Title 18 (Zoning) for applicable standards.
(b) Tree Standards. Refer to Article XIX. Tree Preservation and Protection of Title 18 (Zoning) for applicable standards
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 1.030: Applicability 62 (3) Parking. The standards of Subsection 3.030 (Parking) apply to the following:
(a) New development;
(b) Changes in land use; and/or
(c) Changes in intensity of buildings or structures made after the effective date of this ODS that cause an increase or decrease of 25 percent or greater in:
i. Gross floor area;
ii. Seating capacity;
iii. Units; and/or
iv. Parking spaces.
(d) Parking lot and access shall be redesigned in compliance with Subsection 3.030 (Parking) when additional parking of at least 25 percent from existing is proposed. (4) Large Site Standards. The standards of Subsection 3.040 (Large Sites) apply to new development on a project of at least five acres in area and at least 800 feet in length along the front or side street as follows:
(a) Design Sites
i. New buildings are required to be designed in compliance with the design site width and depth standards of the ODS zone.
ii. This ODS does not require the recordation of design site lines. The design site width and depth standards are for the purpose of consistently achieving pedestrian-oriented and scaled buildings.
(b) Blocks and Thoroughfares
i. Development sites shall be divided into new blocks in compliance with Subsection

3.040.7 (Block Size).
ii. New thoroughfares are required to form blocks in compliance with Table 3.040.7 (Block Size).
iii. When designing a new thoroughfare or retrofitting an existing thoroughfare, the standards in Roadway Standard Details of the City Council Resolution 07-10785, City Standard Details and Specifications, apply.
(c) Applying Zones for Developments over 20 acres.
i. Developments shall apply at least two zones using only the zones established in Section 2 (ODS Zone Standards) and in compliance with Table 3.040.B (Available Zones by General Plan Land Use Designation).
(d) Civic Space Types. See Section 7 (Civic Space Types).

C. Building Type Standards. The standards of Section 4 (Building Types) apply to the following:
(1) New buildings (except public safety buildings); and (2) Additions over 50 percent of the existing floor area of primary building (except public safety buildings).
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20231.030: Applicability 63 D. Frontage Type Standards. The standards of Section 6 (Frontage Types) apply to the following:
(1) New buildings;
(2) Existing buildings within 30 feet of the front or side street or public open space; (3) Private property improvement on existing building within 30 feet of a front or side street; and (4) Modification of pedestrian entrance(s) on existing building within 30 feet of a front or side street.

E. Civic Space Type Standards. The standards of Section 7 (Civic Space Types) apply to the following:
(1) Development sites larger than three acres are required to create new civic space(s) in compliance with Section 7 (Civic Space Types).

F. Nonconforming Situations. The standards of Chapter 18.76 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures) in Title 18 (Zoning) apply to all nonconforming situations G. Permits and Procedures. Applications for development are to be processed in compliance with the procedures identified in Subsection 1.060 (Permits and Procedures) .

1.040 Relationship to the City of Pittsburg General Plan This ODS implements the City's General Plan vision through a palette of ODS zones described in Section 2 (ODS Zone Standards). This ODS is applied to walkable environments, existing or new. Walkable is described as an environment that is pedestrian-oriented in nature, with a variety of housing choices, where bicycling and walking are viable daily options because services, retail, or restaurants are within 2,000 linear feet of most residences in the development.

1.050 Relationship to Title 18 (Zoning)
Table 1.050.A: Relationship of Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards) to Title 18 (Zoning) identifies the relationship of Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards) to Title 18 (Zoning) only for parcel(s) mapped with ODS zones subject to Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards). All other content in Title 18 (Zoning) not identified in the table continue to apply. 5 Introduction
City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 1.050: Relationship to Title 18 (Zoning) 64 Table 1.050.A: Relationship of Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards) to Title 18 (Zoning) Title 18 (Zoning) Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards) Division/Chapter Description Status
Division I General Provisions Superseded by Chapter 1 (Introduction), except as noted otherwise.

Division II Administration Superseded by Subsection 1.060 (Permits and Procedures), except as noted otherwise.

Division III Base District Regulations
Chapter 18.50 Residential Districts:

RM, RMD, RH, RHD
Superseded by this Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards), except as noted otherwise.

Chapter 18.52 Commercial Districts:

CC, CN, CP, CS, CSD
Superseded by this Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards), except as noted otherwise.

Chapter 18.53 Mixed Use Districts:

M
Superseded by this Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards), except as noted otherwise.

Chapter 18.62 Planned Development Districts:

PD
Superseded by this Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards), except as noted otherwise.

Division IV Overlay District Regulations
Chapter 18.74 Residential and Commercial Districts:

RM-O, RMD-O, CS-O
Superseded by this Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards), except as noted otherwise.

Division V General Land Use Regulations
Chapter 18.78 Off-Street Parking and Loading Superseded by Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle Parking) of the ODS zone, and Subsection 3.030 (Parking), except as noted otherwise.

Chapter 18.80 Development Standards for All Uses

18.80.010 Building Projections Superseded by Table E (Building Placement) of the ODS zone

18.80.015 Flag Lot Superseded by Table C (Building Types and Design Site Size) of the ODS zone

18.80.025 Mechanical and Utility
Equipment
Superseded by Subsection 3.020 (Screening), except as
noted otherwise.

18.80.050 Street Line, Minimum length Superseded by Table E (Building Placement) of the ODS zone Chapter 18.84 Special Land Use Regulations Applicable to Specific Uses Article IV. Fences and Walls Superseded by Subsection 3.020 (Screening), except as noted otherwise.

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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20231.030: Applicability 65 1.060 Permits and Procedures

1. Procedures for Applications Filed Under Senate Bill 35 A. Applicability
(1) This Subsection applies to housing development projects applying for approval under Government Code §65913.4 and replaces the City's procedures for reviewing discretionary applications.
(2) Pursuant to California state law, affordable housing projects, farmworker housing and emergency shelters [all as defined in Section 8 of the ODS (Definitions)] are subject to objective design review standards. The State Legislature imposed this requirement to facilitate the creation of new housing . However, the City recognizes that for certain projects, Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards) may be more burdensome than the City’s standard zoning process under Title 18 (Zoning). To further the intent of the State Legislature in streamlining the application and approval process for these projects, the City requires the applicant to select one of the following set of objective design standards to apply to their project: (1) Title 18 (Zoning) or (2) Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards). (3) This Subsection shall remain in effect for the same period as Senate Bill 35 provisions contained in Government Code §65913.4. Unless Senate Bill 35 provisions are extended by the State Legislature, this Subsection shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.
(4) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to projects eligible under Senate Bill 35.
(5) The Department of Housing and Community Development is charged with developing guidelines for implementing Senate Bill 35. These procedures may change if required by changes in those guidelines or in Government Code §65913.4.

B. Definitions. Terms defined in Government Code §65913.4 shall apply to this Subsection and shall control in the event of a conflict between definitions in this ODS and definitions in Government Code §65913.4.

C. Application Filing
(1) Preliminary Application Filing . An applicant shall file a notice of intent to submit a Senate Bill 35 application in the form of a preliminary application consistent with Government Code §65941.1.
(a) Form. A preliminary application shall be filed on a form provided by the City with the required fee. If the City has not prepared a form, a preliminary application shall be filed on the standardized form adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
(b) Timeline. Within 180 calendar days after submitting a preliminary application, an applicant shall submit a full Senate Bill 35 application, provided scoping consultation has concluded consistent with Subsection 1.060.1.C.(1).(c) (Scoping Consultation). 7 Introduction
City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 1.060: Permits and Procedures 66 (c) Scoping Consultation
i. Upon receipt of the preliminary application, the City shall contact the Native American Heritage Commission for assistance in identifying any California Native American tribe that should be noticed. The City shall provide a formal notice of the applicant's intent to submit a full application to each required California Native American tribe within 30 days of preliminary application submittal. The formal notice shall be consistent with Government Code §65913.4(b).
ii. If, within 30 days of receipt of the formal notice, any California Native American tribe that was formally noticed accepts the invitation to engage in scoping consultation, the City shall commence scoping consultation within 30 days of receiving that response. iii. Scoping consultation shall be conducted consistent with Government Code §65913.4(b).

If, after scoping consultation is concluded, a development is not eligible for Senate Bill 35 streamlining, the City shall provide written documentation as required by Government Code §65913.4(b) to the applicant and any California Native American tribe that is a party to that scoping consultation.
(2) Full Application . If the development remains eligible to apply under Senate Bill 35 after scoping consultation consistent with Government Code §65913.4(b) has concluded, an applicant may file a full Senate Bill 35 application on a form provided by the City with the required fee.

D. Completeness Review . The City shall review an application for compliance consistent with Subsection 1.060.1.E (Compliance Review); there shall be no separate or additional time frame for completeness review. Only the items necessary to determine compliance with the provisions contained in Government Code §65913.4(a) shall be required.

E. Compliance Review
(1) Scope of Review. The Review Authority’s scope of review is limited to all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65913.4(a) and the objective standards in effect at the time of preliminary application submittal.
(2) Review Time frames and Review Authority
(a) Consistency Review . The Zoning Administrator or his/her designee shall determine if the application complies with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65913.4(a) and applicable objective standards within the following time frames:
i. Within 60 calendar days of application submittal for applications that include 150 or fewer housing units.
ii. Within 90 calendar days of application submittal for applications that include 151 or more housing units.
(b) Design Review or Public Oversight . Any design review or public oversight (i.e., Planning Commission review) to determine if the application complies with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65913.4(a) and applicable objective standards shall occur within the following time frames:
i. Within 90 calendar days of application submittal for applications that include 150 or fewer housing units.
ii. Within 180 calendar days of application submittal for applications that include 151 or more housing units.
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20231.060: Permits and Procedures 67 (3) Compliance Determination
(a) Compliant Application. If the application complies with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65913.4(a) and all applicable objective standards, the City shall complete any design review or public oversight and any subdivision approval within the time frames listed in this Subsection 1.060.1.E (Compliance Review). Only objective design and subdivision standards may be applied. See Subsection 1.060.1.F (Decision on Project). (b) Non-Compliant Application. If the application does not comply with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65913.4(a) and all applicable objective standards, the Review Authority shall make the following determination:
i. If the application does not comply with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65913.4(a) and all applicable objective standards, the Review Authority shall provide the applicant with written documentation of which standards the development conflicts with and an explanation of the reasons the development conflicts with each standard.
ii. Resubmitted Application. If the project was found to be non-compliant, the applicant may resubmit the application for Senate Bill 35 streamlining, and the City shall review it for compliance with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65913.4(a) and all applicable objective standards subject to the same timelines in this Subsection. iii. Project Ineligible. If the project is ineligible for Senate Bill 35 streamlined processing, the applicant may elect to submit an application for the applicable discretionary approval.

F. Decision on Project
(1) Project Approval and Findings. The Review Authority shall approve the application if the Review Authority finds that the proposed development is compliant with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65913.4(a) and all applicable objective standards, including objective subdivision standards.
(2) Conditions of Approval. The Review Authority may impose conditions of approval provided those conditions of approval are objective and broadly applicable to development within the City.

G. Post-decision Procedures
(1) Subsequent Permits. Any necessary subsequent permits shall be issued on a ministerial basis subject to applicable objective standards. If a public improvement is necessary to implement a development subject to this Subsection, and that public improvement is located on land owned by the City , the Review Authority shall process any approvals needed as required by Government Code §65913.4(h)(3).
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 1.060: Permits and Procedures 68 (2) Post-Approval Modifications
(a) Post-Approval Modification Request. An applicant or the City may request a modification to an approved development if that request is made prior to the issuance of the final building permit.
(b) Applicability of Objective Standards to Modifications. The Review Authority shall only apply objective standards in effect when the original application was submitted, except that objective standards adopted after the date of original submittal may be applied in any of the following instances:
i. The total number of residential units or total square footage of construction changes by 15 percent or more; or
ii. The total number of residential units or total square footage of construction changes by five percent or more, and it is necessary to subject the development to an objective standard beyond those in effect when the application was submitted in order to mitigate or avoid a specific adverse impact upon public health of safety, for which there is no feasible alternative method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid. (c) Post-Approval Modification Review Time frame and Decision. The Review Authority shall determine if the modification is consistent with objective planning standards and issue a decision on the applicant’s modification request within 60 days after submittal unless design review is required, in which case a decision shall be made within 90 days. (3) Expiration. An application approved consistent with this Subsection shall remain valid for three years; however, an application approval shall not expire if the development includes public investment in housing affordability, beyond tax credits, where 50 percent of the units are affordable to households making at or below 80 percent of the area median income consistent with Government Code §65913.4(f).
(4) Extension. At the discretion of the Review Authority, a one-year extension may be granted consistent with Government Code §65913.4(f)(3).
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20231.060: Permits and Procedures 69 2. Procedures for applications filed consistent with the Housing Accountability Act A. Applicability
(1) This Subsection applies to housing development projects as defined by Government Code §65589.5(h)(2).
(2) Pursuant to California state law, affordable housing projects, farmworker housing and emergency shelters [all as defined in Section 8 of the ODS (Definitions)] are subject to objective design review standards. The State Legislature imposed this requirement to facilitate the creation of new housing . However, the City recognizes that for certain projects, Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards) may be more burdensome than the City’s standard zoning process under Title 18 (Zoning). To further the intent of the State Legislature in streamlining the application and approval process for these projects, the City requires the applicant to select one of the following set of objective design standards to apply to their project: (1) Title 18 (Zoning) or (2) Article XXI, Chapter 18.84 (Objective Design Standards). (3) This Subsection shall remain in effect for the same period as provisions contained in the Government Code §65589.5 (Housing Accountability Act). Any provisions that are not extended by the State Legislature shall be repealed as of the date those provisions in the Housing Accountability Act are deemed null and void.

B. Definitions. Terms defined in Government Code §65589.5 shall apply to this Subsection and shall control in the event of a conflict between definitions in this ODS and definitions in Government Code §65589.5.

C. Application Filing
(1) Preliminary Application Filing (Optional). An applicant may file a preliminary application consistent with Government Code §65941.1.
(a) A preliminary application shall be filed on a form provided by the City with the required fee. If the City has not prepared a form, a preliminary application shall be filed on the standardized form adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
(b) Within 180 calendar days after submitting a preliminary application, an applicant shall submit a full application for the housing development.
(2) Full Application. An applicant may file a full application for a housing development without filing a preliminary application. The full application shall be filed on a form provided by the City with the required fee.

D. Conflicting Procedures. This Subsection provides additional procedures that shall be followed for applicable projects. If conflicts occur between the City's procedures and the procedures of this Subsection, this Subsection shall control.
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 1.060: Permits and Procedures 70 E. Completeness Review
(1) Preliminary Application. If a preliminary application is filed, the preliminary application shall be deemed complete when the preliminary application containing all of the information listed in the preliminary application form is submitted. If all listed information is not provided, the City shall request the missing information from the applicant.
(2) Full Application
(a) Once a full application is submitted, the City shall inform the applicant in writing within 30 calendar days of submittal or resubmittal that the application is complete or incomplete and the additional information required consistent with Government Code §65943. Only information requested in the City's application forms can be requested. If the City does not provide written notification within this time frame, the application shall be deemed complete. The City shall review each resubmittal within the 30-day period and cannot request information that was not listed in the first incompleteness letter. (b) If an applicant receives written notification that the application is incomplete, and a preliminary application was submitted for the housing development, the applicant shall submit the information needed to complete the application within 180 calendar days of receiving the written notification of incompleteness. If the applicant does not submit this information within this time frame, the preliminary application shall expire and have no further force or effect.
(c) If a second determination of incompleteness is provided, the applicant shall be able to appeal the decision to the City Council. The City shall make a decision on the appeal no later than 60 calendar days after receipt of the applicant’s written appeal. The initial appeal may be to the Planning Commission, but in that case the City Council shall still make a decision within 60 days. If the decision on the appeal is not made within this time frame, the application shall be deemed complete.

F. Compliance Review
(1) Scope of Review
(a) Housing Development with a Preliminary Application Submittal. A housing development for which a preliminary application was submitted shall only be subject to the ordinances, policies, and standards adopted and in effect when the preliminary application is submitted, except in the following circumstances:
i. A fee, charge, or other monetary exaction increase resulting from an automatic annual adjustment based on an independently published cost index that is referenced in the ordinance or resolution establishing the fee or monetary exaction. ii. A preponderance of the evidence in the record establishes that subjecting the housing development to an ordinance, policy, or standard beyond those in effect when the preliminary application was submitted is necessary to mitigate or avoid a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, and there is no feasible alternative method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the adverse impact. iii. Subjecting the housing development to an ordinance, policy, standard, or any other measure, beyond those in effect when the preliminary application was submitted is necessary to avoid or substantially lessen an impact consistent with CEQA. 12 Introduction
City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20231.060: Permits and Procedures 71 iv. The housing development has not commenced construction within 2.5 years following the date of the housing development’s final approval (as defined in Government Code §65589.5(o)(1)(D)).
v. The number of residential units or square footage of construction proposed changes by 20 percent or more, exclusive of any increase resulting from a density bonus, incentive, concession, waiver, or similar provision.
(b) Housing Development without a Preliminary Application Submittal. A housing development shall be subject to objective standards in effect when the application was deemed complete.
(2) Review Time frames
(a) Applications for housing development containing 150 or fewer units shall be reviewed for compliance with applicable objective standards within 30 calendar days of being deemed complete.
(b) Applications for housing development containing more than 150 units shall be reviewed for compliance with applicable objective standards within 60 calendar days of being deemed complete.
(3) Review Authority. The Review Authority shall be the Review Authority consistent with the City's procedures for the full application; however, if the Director of Planning & Building or his/her designee is not the Review Authority, the Director of Planning & Building or his/her designee may serve as the Review Authority, if necessary, to comply with Review Timelines described in Subsection 1.060.2.F.(2) (Review Time frames).
(4) Compliance Determination
(a) The Review Authority shall identify the specific standard(s) that the project does not comply with and provide an explanation of the reason(s) why the housing development is considered to be inconsistent or non-compliant with identified provisions and shall provide the written determination to the applicant.
(b) A housing development is considered in compliance with this ODS, and shall not require a Zoning Map Amendment, if the housing development complies with objective General Plan standards but the zoning for the housing development site is inconsistent with the General Plan.
(5) Limited Hearings/Meetings. If a housing development complies with applicable objective standards, the City shall not conduct more than five public hearings (including continuances), workshops, or similar meetings after the full application is complete in connection with the approval of the housing development consistent with Government Code §65905.5. Meetings required by CEQA are exempt from the limit.
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 1.060: Permits and Procedures 72 G. Findings and Decision
(1) Findings
(a) If the proposed housing development complies with applicable objective General Plan, zoning, and subdivision standards and criteria, including design review standards, the Review Authority may only deny the housing development or conditionally approve the housing development at a lower density if the Review Authority makes written findings supported by a preponderance of the evidence in the record that:
i. The housing development would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety unless the housing development is denied or conditionally approved at a lower density. A "specific, adverse impact" means a "significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date that the project was deemed complete"; and
ii. There is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the adverse impact other than the denial of the housing development or conditional approval of the housing development at a lower density.
(b) If the housing development includes 20 percent of units affordable to very low or low- income households, 100 percent of units affordable or moderate or middle income households, or an emergency shelter, the Review Authority shall approve the housing development unless the Review Authority makes written findings supported by a preponderance of the evidence in the record, as to at least one of the findings in Government Code §65589.5(d).
(2) Decision Time frames. The Review Authority shall approve or deny the housing development within the following applicable period:
(a) 90 days from Environmental Impact Report certification; (b) 60 days from Environmental Impact Report certification for an affordable housing development consistent with Government Code §65950(a)(3); (c) 60 days from adoption of a Negative Declaration; or (d) 60 days from determination of CEQA exemption.

H. Post-Decision Procedures. Post-decision procedures for the required permit (full application) shall be followed provided those procedures do not conflict with applicable Government Code sections for housing developments (i.e., Housing Accountability Act, Government Code §65589.5). 14 Introduction
City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20231.060: Permits and Procedures 73 Figure 1.060.A: Process for Developments Eligible for Senate Bill 35 Streamlining with 150 units or Fewer (Government Code §65913.4)
Does the development have 150 units or fewer?
An applicant electing to use SB 35 streamlining submits a preliminary application.

Yes No
Consistency Review
Staff to determine if development complies with
Gov Code §65913.4(a) and objective standards in
effect at time of preliminary application submittal.
60-day time frame from application submittal
Design Review or Public Oversight
Review Authority to determine if development
complies with Gov Code § 65913.4(a) and objective
standards in effect at time of preliminary
application submittal. 90-day time frame from
application submittal
Development does NOT comply with
Gov Code §65913.4(a) and/or objective
standards
Development complies with Gov Code
§65913.4(a) and objective standards
See Figure 1.060.2
Written explanation of standards
that aren’t complied with (within
required time frame)
Development is
approved
Applicant may correct
noncompliant items
and resubmit under SB
35 subject to the same
timelines above
Applicant may resubmit
new application under
other local process
Scoping consultation conducted per Gov Code §65913.4(b).

After scoping consultation, if development is eligible for SB 35 streamlining, applicant submits a full application within 180 days from preliminary application submittal.

After scoping consultation, if
development is not eligible for SB 35
streamlining, applicant may resubmit
under other local process
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 1.060: Permits and Procedures 74 Figure 1.060.B: Process for Developments Eligible for Senate Bill 35 Streamlining with 151 units or More (Government Code §65913.4)
An applicant electing to use SB 35 streamlining submits a preliminary application.

Consistency Review
Staff to determine if development complies with
Gov Code §65913.4(a) and objective standards in
effect at time of preliminary application submittal.
90-day time frame from application submittal
Design Review or Public Oversight
Review Authority to determine if development
complies with Gov Code § 65913.4(a) and objective
standards in effect at time of preliminary
application submittal. 180-day time frame from
application submittal
Development does NOT comply with
Gov Code §65913.4(a) and/or objective
standards
Development complies with Gov Code
§65913.4(a) and objective standards
Written explanation of standards that
aren’t complied with (within required
time frame)
Development is
approved
Applicant may correct
noncompliant items
and resubmit under SB
35 subject to the same
timelines above
Applicant may resubmit
new application under SB
35 (or other local process)
Does the development have 151 units or more?
Yes No See Figure 1.060.1
Scoping consultation conducted per Gov Code §65913.4(b).

After scoping consultation, if development is eligible for SB 35 streamlining, applicant submits a full application within 180 days from preliminary application submittal.

After scoping consultation, if
development is not eligible for SB 35
streamlining, applicant may resubmit
under other local process
An applicant electing to use SB 35 streamlining submits a preliminary application.

Consistency Review
Staff to determine if development complies with
Gov Code §65913.4(a) and objective standards in
effect at time of preliminary application submittal.
90-day time frame from application submittal
Design Review or Public Oversight
Review Authority to determine if development
complies with Gov Code § 65913.4(a) and objective
standards in effect at time of preliminary
application submittal. 180-day time frame from
application submittal
Development does NOT comply with
Gov Code §65913.4(a) and/or objective
standards
Development complies with Gov Code
§65913.4(a) and objective standards
Written explanation of standards that
aren’t complied with (within required
time frame)
Development is
approved
Applicant may correct
noncompliant items
and resubmit under SB
35 subject to the same
timelines above
Applicant may resubmit
new application under SB
35 (or other local process)
Does the development have 151 units or more?
Yes No
Scoping consultation conducted per Gov Code §65913.4(b).

After scoping consultation, if development is eligible for SB 35 streamlining, applicant submits a full application within 180 days from preliminary application submittal.

After scoping consultation, if
development is not eligible for SB 35
streamlining, applicant may resubmit
under other local process
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20231.060: Permits and Procedures 75 Figure 1.060.C: Process for Developments Eligible for Housing Accountability Act (HAA) Protection (Government Code §65589.5)
Is it a preliminary application (per Gov Code
§65941.1)?
An applicant submits a development application eligible for protection under the HAA.

Yes No
Development shall be subject
to objective standards in effect
when application deemed
complete
Development shall only be
subject to objective standards
in effect at time of complete
preliminary application
submittal
Applicant submit a full application
within 180 days from preliminary
application submittal
Jurisdiction has 30 days to
review for completeness. Is it a
complete application per Gov
Code §65943?
Yes NoApplication deemed complete
Jurisdiction does NOT provide
completeness letter within 30 days
Jurisdiction provides completeness
letter within 30 days
Does the
development have
150 units or fewer?
Yes No
Applicant submits specific
information requested
Jurisdiction has 30 days from
deemed complete to review for
compliance
Jurisdiction has 60 days from
deemed complete to review for
compliance
If a preliminary application
was submitted, and applicant
does NOT submit required
information within 180 days of
receipt of completeness letter,
preliminary application expires
Upon a second incompleteness
determination, applicant may
appeal. Decision on appeal
within 60 daysIf in compliance, OR if review
NOT completed with time
frame, development deemed in
compliance
No more than five hearings/
meetings may be held before
decision
Final decision within 60 days of CEQA
exemption determination, MND adoption,
or EIR certification for affordable housing
developments; 90 days after EIR certification
for all other residential developments
If not in
compliance,
jurisdiction
identifies
and explains
reason(s) for non-
compliance in
writing. Applicant
resubmits.

Application deemed complete
Is it a preliminary application (per Gov Code
§65941.1)?
An applicant submits a development application eligible for protection under the HAA.

Yes No
Development shall be subject
to objective standards in effect
when application deemed
complete
Development shall only be
subject to objective standards
in effect at time of complete
preliminary application
submittal
Applicant submit a full application
within 180 days from preliminary
application submittal
Jurisdiction has 30 days to
review for completeness. Is it a
complete application per Gov
Code §65943?
Yes No
Jurisdiction does NOT provide
completeness letter within 30 days
Jurisdiction provides completeness
letter within 30 days
Does the
development have
150 units or fewer?
Yes No
Applicant submits specific
information requested
Jurisdiction has 30 days from
deemed complete to review for
compliance
Jurisdiction has 60 days from
deemed complete to review for
compliance
If a preliminary application
was submitted, and applicant
does NOT submit required
information within 180 days of
receipt of completeness letter,
preliminary application expires
Upon a second incompleteness
determination, applicant may
appeal. Decision on appeal
within 60 daysIf in compliance, OR if review
NOT completed with time
frame, development deemed in
compliance
No more than five hearings/
meetings may be held before
decision
Final decision within 60 days of CEQA
exemption determination, MND adoption,
or EIR certification for affordable housing
developments; 90 days after EIR certification
for all other residential developments
If not in
compliance,
jurisdiction
identifies
and explains
reason(s) for non-
compliance in
writing. Applicant
resubmits.
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77 2.010 Purpose
This Section provides zones and standards to implement the City of Pittsburg General Plan to generate and support the variety of physical character of the intended development.

2.020 ODS Overlay Map
The zones established in this Section are mapped on Figure 2.020.1 (ODS Overlay Map). In addition to identifying the zoning for each parcel, Figure 2.020.1 (ODS Overlay Map) identifies specific urban design requirements.

2.030 Overview of ODS Zones
Table 2.020.A (Overview of ODS Zones) provides an overview of each ODS zone and its intent. This information is to show how the broader transects have been applied, and as qualitative background information on the intended physical character, allowed range of uses, and direction for the detailed standards in each ODS zone. See referenced Subsection(s) for standards.

Section 2: ODS Zone Standards
Subsections:

2.010 Purpose

2.020 ODS Overlay Map

2.030 Overview of ODS Zones

2.040 T3 Neighborhood (T3N)

2.050 T4 Neighborhood (T4N)

2.060 T4 Main Street (T4MS)

2.070 T5 Neighborhood (T5N)

2.080 T5 Main Street (T5MS)

2.090 Allowed Uses
19 City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 78 T3
T4N
T4MS
T5N
T5MS
Large Site >5 ac and
>800 ft wide
Large Site > 20 ac
Regulatory Plan
Non-ODS Applicable Zones
BART Station
BART Line
BART Pedestrian Shed
RASP
Bay Point Master Plan
Figure 2.020.1 ODS Overlay Map
Figure 2.020.2 ODS Overlay Map - Area 1
T3N
T4N
T4MS
T5N
T5MS
Large Site > 5 ac and > 800 ft wide
Large site > 20 ac
Zones where ODS do not apply
BART Station
BART Line
BART Pedestrian Walkshed
RASP
BayPoint Master Plan
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20232.010: Purpose W Leland Rd W Leland Rd
Bailey RdBailey Rd
Willow Pass RdWillow Pass Rd
79 T3
T4N
T4MS
T5N
T5MS
Large Site >5 ac and
>800 ft wide
Large Site > 20 ac
Regulatory Plan
Non-ODS Applicable Zones
BART Station
BART Line
BART Pedestrian Shed
RASP
Bay Point Master Plan
Figure 2.020.1 ODS Overlay Map
Figure 2.020.3 ODS Overlay Map - Area 2
Figure 2.020.5 ODS Overlay Map - Area 4
Figure 2.020.4 ODS Overlay Map - Area 3
California Delta HwyCalifornia Delta Hwy
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 2.030: Overview of ODS Zones Railroad AveRailroad Ave
Loveridge RdLoveridge RdCrestview DrCrestview Dr
N Parkside DrN Parkside Dr
W 10th StW 10th St
W Leland Rd W Leland Rd
E Leland Rd E Leland Rd
Buchanan RdBuchanan Rd
E 14th StE 14th St
Harbor StHarbor St
80 T3
T4N
T4MS
T5N
T5MS
Large Site >5 ac and
>800 ft wide
Large Site > 20 ac
Regulatory Plan
Non-ODS Applicable Zones
BART Station
BART Line
BART Pedestrian Shed
RASP
Bay Point Master Plan
Figure 2.020.2 ODS Overlay Map - Area 1
California Delta HwyCalifornia Delta Hwy
W Leland RdW Leland Rd
Bailey RdBailey Rd W Leland RdW Leland Rd
T3N
T4N
T4MS
T5N
T5MS
Large Site > 5 ac and > 800 ft wide
Large site > 20 ac
Zones where ODS do not apply
BART Station
BART Line
BART Pedestrian Walkshed
RASP
BayPoint Master Plan
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20232.030: Overview of ODS Zones 81 T3
T4N
T4MS
T5N
T5MS
Large Site >5 ac and
>800 ft wide
Large Site > 20 ac
Regulatory Plan
Non-ODS Applicable Zones
BART Station
BART Line
BART Pedestrian Shed
RASP
Bay Point Master Plan
Figure 2.020.3 ODS Overlay Map - Area 2
Railroad AveRailroad Ave
W 10th StW 10th St
E 10th StE 10th St
E 14th StE 14th St
Harbor StHarbor St
Power AvePower Ave
N Parkside DrN Parkside Dr
California Delta HwyCalifornia Delta Hwy
T3N
T4N
T4MS
T5N
T5MS
Large Site > 5 ac and > 800 ft wide
Large site > 20 ac
Zones where ODS do not apply
BART Station
BART Line
BART Pedestrian Walkshed
RASP
BayPoint Master Plan
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 2.030: Overview of ODS Zones 82 T3
T4N
T4MS
T5N
T5MS
Large Site >5 ac and
>800 ft wide
Large Site > 20 ac
Regulatory Plan
Non-ODS Applicable Zones
BART Station
BART Line
BART Pedestrian Shed
RASP
Bay Point Master Plan
Figure 2.020.4 ODS Overlay Map - Area 3
Railroad AveRailroad Ave
E 14th StE 14th St
Harbor StHarbor St
Power AvePower Ave
California Delta HwyCalifornia Delta HwyW Leland RdW Leland Rd E Leland RdE Leland Rd
Buchanan RdBuchanan Rd
Loveridge RdLoveridge Rd
T3N
T4N
T4MS
T5N
T5MS
Large Site > 5 ac and > 800 ft wide
Large site > 20 ac
Zones where ODS do not apply
BART Station
BART Line
BART Pedestrian Walkshed
RASP
BayPoint Master Plan
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20232.030: Overview of ODS Zones 83 T3
T4N
T4MS
T5N
T5MS
Large Site >5 ac and
>800 ft wide
Large Site > 20 ac
Regulatory Plan
Non-ODS Applicable Zones
BART Station
BART Line
BART Pedestrian Shed
RASP
Bay Point Master Plan
Figure 2.020.5 ODS Overlay Map - Area 4
California Delta HwyCalifornia Delta Hwy
Pittsburg-Antioch HwyPittsburg-Antioch Hwy
Loveridge RdLoveridge Rd
E Leland RdE Leland Rd
Buchanan RdBuchanan Rd
T3N
T4N
T4MS
T5N
T5MS
Large Site > 5 ac and > 800 ft wide
Large site > 20 ac
Zones where ODS do not apply
BART Station
BART Line
BART Pedestrian Walkshed
RASP
BayPoint Master Plan
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 2.030: Overview of ODS Zones 84 T4 Neighborhood 2.050
Zone Abbreviation
T4N
Intent
A walkable neighborhood environment of small-to-medium
footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services.

Desired Form
House-Scale Buildings
Primarily Detached Buildings
Small-to-Medium Building Footprint
Small-to-Medium Front Setbacks
Small-to-Medium Side Setbacks
Up to 4 Stories
Less Urban
Table 2.030.A: Overview of ODS Zones
T3 Neighborhood 2.040
Zone Abbreviation
T3N
Intent
A walkable neighborhood environment of small-to-medium
footprint, low-intensity housing choices, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services.

Desired Form
House-Scale Buildings
Primarily Detached Buildings
Small-to-Medium Building Footprint
Medium-to-Large Front Setbacks
Medium-to-Large Side Setbacks
Up to 3 Stories
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20232.030: Overview of ODS Zones 85 Table 2.030.A: Overview of ODS Zones (Continued)
T4 Main Street 2.060
Zone Abbreviation
T4MS
Intent
A walkable district of medium footprint, moderate intensity, mixed-use buildings and housing choices, supporting
neighborhood-serving ground floor retail, food and services.

Desired Form
Mostly Block-Scale Buildings
Primarily Attached Buildings
Medium Building Footprint
Small-to-None Front Setbacks
Small-to-None Side Setbacks
Up to 3 Stories
T5 Neighborhood 2.070
Zone Abbreviation
T5N
Intent
A walkable neighborhood environment with medium-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services.

Desired Form
Primarily Block-Scale Buildings
Primarily Attached Buildings
Medium-to-Large Building Footprint
Small Front Setbacks
Small Side Setbacks
Up to 5 Stories
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 2.030: Overview of ODS Zones 86 Table 2.030.A: Overview of ODS Zones (Continued)
T5 Main Street 2.080
Zone Abbreviation
T5MS
Intent
A walkable district of medium-to-large footprint, mixed-use buildings and housing choices, supporting neighborhood- serving ground floor retail, food and services.

Desired Form
Block-Scale Buildings
Primarily Attached Buildings
Medium-to-Large Building Footprint
Small-to-None Front Setbacks
Small-to-None Side Setbacks
Up to 5 Stories
More Urban
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20232.030: Overview of ODS Zones 87 2.040 T3 Neighborhood (T3N)
General note: the illustrations above are intended to provide a brief overview of the zone and are descriptive in nature.

Table 2.040.A Intent
A walkable neighborhood environment of small-to-medium
footprint, low-intensity housing choices, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services.
29 City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 88 Table 2.040.B Building Types and Design Site Size
Allowed Building Types
(Primary Building)
Design Site
Width Depth
House-Scale
Duplex Side-by-Side 60' min. 110' min.

Duplex Stacked 50' min. 100' min.

Cottage Court 90' min. 120' min.

Townhouse 25' min. 100' min.

Design Site
Each design site shall have only one primary building type.

Design sites of at least 5 acres and at least 800 feet wide along the Front or Side Street are required to include new street(s) and civic space per Subsection 3.040 (Large Sites).

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development Standards) of Title 18 (Zoning) for standards.

Table 2.040.C Building Form
Primary Building
Stories 3 max.

To Highest Eave/Parapet 35' max.

Overall 40' max.

Ground Floor Finish Floor Level
Residential Uses By allowed Frontage Type or
Base Flood Elevation Plus
1'; which ever is greater
Non-Residential Uses 6" max.

Common entries may be set at grade in compliance with
local and federal accessibility standards.

Habitable Space on Ground Floor along front facade
Depth 12' min. Cottage Court
30' min. All Other Building
Types
Ground Floor Clear Height
Residential Uses 9' min.

Non-Residential Uses 10' min.

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development Standards) for standards.

Building Footprint and Massing
Additional standards Section 4 (Building Types) and
Section 5 (Massing and Facade
Articulation Standards)
ROW Line
Side Street
Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Interior
Design Site
Corner
Design Site
Interior
Design Site
ROW Line
Key
ROW/ Design Site Line
Key
Figure 2.040.1
Figure 2.040.2
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20232.040: T3 Neighborhood (T3N) 89 Table 2.040.D Building Placement
Setback (Distance from ROW/ Design Site Line)
Primary Building
Front (Facade Zone) 15' min. 25' max.

Side Street (Facade Zone) 15' min. 25' max.

Side 7' min.

Rear 20' min.

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development
Standards) for standards.

Accessory Structures
See Article I (Accessory Structures) of Chapter 18.84 for standards.

No internal Side setback required between Townhouses in a Run Encroachments into Minimum Setbacks
Architectural Features, including ramps and stairs, may encroach into minimum setbacks a maximum of 10 feet.

Building Facade
Facade Zone Defined By Building
Total length of facade required within the facade zone:

Front 60% min. exclusive of setbacks
Side Street 50% min. exclusive of setbacks
Table 2.040.E Frontages
Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Porch Projecting 6.040
Porch Engaged 6.050
Dooryard 6.060
Stoop 6.070
Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Side Street
max.
min.
min.
max.
min.

ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Buildable Area
Acc. Structures Only
Facade Zone
Key
Figure 2.040.3
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Side Street
min.
min.min. min.

ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Parking Area
Key
Table 2.040.F On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle Parking
Vehicular Spaces
Residential Uses
Studio or 1 Bedroom 1 min. per unit
2 or More Bedrooms 1.5 min. per unit
Allowed Non-Residential Uses per Building
≤ 1,000 sf 0 min.
≥ 1,000 sf 1.5 min. per 1,000 sf above first
1,000 sf
Additional standards Subsection 3.030 (Parking)
Bicycle Spaces
Residential Uses
Studio or 1 Bedroom 1 min. per unit
2 or More Bedrooms 2 min. per unit
Setback (Distance from ROW/ Design Site Line)
Front 45' min.

Side Street 25' min.

Side 5' min.

Rear 5' min.

Bicycles may be parked anywhere on design site, in
compliance with pedestrian and vehicular access
standards.

Driveway
Curb Cut/Width
One-Way 12' max.

Two-Way Not Allowed
Curb cut width may exceed allowed max. width along alley.

Driveways may be shared between adjacent design sites but shall not exceed maximum allowed width.

Driveway access on corner design sites required from side street or rear.

Figure 2.040.4
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023 Final Draft - July 20232.040: T3 Neighborhood (T3N) 91 2.050 T4 Neighborhood (T4N)
General note: the illustrations above are intended to provide a brief overview of the zone and are descriptive in nature.

Table 2.050.A Intent
A walkable neighborhood environment of small-to-medium
footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services.
33 City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 92 ROW Line
Key
ROW Line
Table 2.050.B Building Types and Design Site Size
Allowed Building Types
(Primary Building)
Design Site
Width Depth
House-Scale
Multiplex Small 60' min. 110' min.

Townhouse 18' min. 100' min.

Courtyard Building Small 100' min. 150' min.

Design Site
Each design site shall have only one primary building type.

Design sites of at least 5 acres and at least 800 feet wide along the Front or Side Street are required to include new street(s) and civic space per Section 3.040 (Large Sites).

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development Standards) of Title 18 (Zoning) for standards.

Table 2.050.C Building Form
Primary Building
Stories 4 max.

To Highest Eave/Parapet 45' max.

Overall 50' max.

Ground Floor Finish Floor Level
Residential Uses By allowed Frontage Type or
Base Flood Elevation Plus
1'; which ever is greater
Non-Residential Uses 6" max.

Common entries may be set at grade in compliance with
local and federal accessibility standards.

Habitable Space on Ground Floor along front facade
Depth 30' min.

Ground Floor Clear Height
Residential Uses 9' min.

Non-Residential Uses 10' min.

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development Standards) for standards.

Building Footprint and Massing
Additional standards Section 4 (Building Types) and
Section 5 (Massing and Facade
Articulation Standards)
Side Street
Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Interior
Design Site
Corner
Design Site
Interior
Design Site
ROW/ Design Site Line
Key
Figure 2.050.1
Figure 2.050.2
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Setback (Distance from ROW/ Design Site Line)
Primary Building
Front (Facade Zone) 10' min. 20' max.

Side Street (Facade Zone) 10' min. 20' max.

Side 5' min.

Rear 20' min.

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development
Standards) for standards.

Accessory Structures
See Article I (Accessory Structures) of Chapter 18.84 for standards.

No internal Side setback required between Townhouses in a Run Encroachments into Minimum Setbacks
Architectural Features, including ramps and stairs, may encroach into minimum setbacks a maximum of 8 feet.

Building Facade
Facade Zone Defined By Building
Total length of facade required within the facade zone:

Front 65% min. exclusive of setbacks
Side Street 55% min. exclusive of setbacks
Table 2.050.E Frontages
Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Porch Projecting 6.040
Porch Engaged 6.050
Dooryard 6.060
Stoop 6.070
Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Side Street
max.
min.
min.
max.
min.

ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Buildable Area
Acc. Structures Only
Facade Zone
Key
Figure 2.050.3
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Side Street
min.
min.min. min.

ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Parking Area
Key
Table 2.050.F On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle Parking
Vehicular Spaces
Residential Uses
Studio or 1 Bedroom 1 min. per unit
2 or More Bedrooms 1.5 min. per unit
Allowed Non-Residential Uses per Building
≤ 1,500 sf 0 min.
≥ 1,500 sf 1.5 min. per 1,000 sf above first
1,500 sf
Additional standards Subsection 3.030 (Parking)
Bicycle Spaces
Residential Uses
Studio or 1 Bedroom 1 min. per unit
2 or More Bedrooms 2 min. per unit
Setback (Distance from ROW/ Design Site Line)
Front 40' min.

Side Street 20' min.

Side 5' min.

Rear 5' min.

Bicycles may be parked anywhere on design site, in
compliance with pedestrian and vehicular access
standards.

Driveway
Curb Cut/Width
One-Way 10' max.

Two-Way Not Allowed
Curb cut width may exceed allowed max. width along alley.

Driveways may be shared between adjacent design sites but shall not exceed maximum allowed width.

Driveway access on corner design sites required from side street or rear.

Figure 2.050.4
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General note: the illustrations above are intended to provide a brief overview of the zone and are descriptive in nature.

Table 2.060.A Intent
A walkable district of medium footprint, moderate intensity, mixed-use buildings and housing choices, supporting
neighborhood-serving ground floor retail, food and services. 37 City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 96 Table 2.060.B Building Types and Design Site Size
Allowed Building Types
(Primary Building)
Design Site
Width Depth
House-Scale
Courtyard Building Small 100' min. 140' min.

Block-Scale
Townhouse 18' min. 100' min.

Main Street Building 25' min. 100' min.

Design Site
Each design site shall have only one primary building type.

Design sites of at least 5 acres and at least 800 feet wide along the Front or Side Street are required to include new street(s) and civic space per Section 3.040 (Large Sites).

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development Standards) of Title 18 (Zoning) for standards.

Table 2.060.C Building Form
Primary Building
Stories 3 max.

To Highest Eave/Parapet 35' max.

Overall 40' max.

Ground Floor Finish Floor Level
Residential Uses By allowed Frontage Type or
Base Flood Elevation Plus
1'; which ever is greater
Non-Residential Uses 6" max.

Common entries may be set at grade in compliance with
local and federal accessibility standards.

Habitable Space on Ground Floor along front facade
Depth 30' min.

Ground Floor Clear Height
All Uses 12' min.

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development Standards) for standards.

Building Footprint and Massing
Additional standards Section 4 (Building Types) and
Section 5 (Massing and Facade
Articulation Standards)
ROW Line
Side Street
Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Interior
Design Site
Corner
Design Site
Interior
Design Site
ROW Line
Key
ROW/ Design Site Line
Key
Figure 2.060.1
Figure 2.060.2
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Setback (Distance from ROW/ Design Site Line)
Primary Building
Front (Facade Zone) 0' min. 10' max.

Side Street (Facade Zone) 0' min. 10' max.

Side 0' min.

Rear 10' min.

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development
Standards) for standards.

Accessory Structures
See Article I (Accessory Structures) of Chapter 18.84 for standards.

Encroachments into Minimum Setbacks
Architectural Features, including ramps and stairs, may encroach into minimum setbacks a maximum of 5 feet, but shall not encroach within public ROWs.

Upper stories Architectural Features on Front and Side
Street are allowed to encroach within public ROWs with a 10' min. of clearance.

Building Facade
Facade Zone Defined By Building
Total length of facade required within the facade zone:

Front 80% min. exclusive of setbacks
Side Street 70% min. exclusive of setbacks
Table 2.060.E Frontages
Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Dooryard 6.060
Stoop 6.070
Forecourt 6.080
Shopfront 6.090
Terrace 6.100
Gallery 6.110
Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Side Street
max.
min.
min.
max.
min.

ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Buildable Area
Acc. Structures Only
Facade Zone
Key
Figure 2.060.3
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City of Pittsburg Objective Design Standards 2023Final Draft - July 2023 2.060: T4 Main Street (T4MS) 98 Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Side Street
min.
min.min. min.

ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Parking Area
Key
Table 2.060.F On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle Parking
Vehicular Spaces
Residential Uses
Studio or 1 Bedroom 0.75 min. per unit
2 or More Bedrooms 1.25 min. per unit
Allowed Non-Residential Uses per Building
≤ 3,00 sf 0 min.
≥ 3,000 sf 1.5 min. per 1,000 sf above first
3,000 sf
Additional standards Subsection 3.030 (Parking)
Bicycle Spaces
Residential Uses
Studio or 1 Bedroom 1 min. per unit
2 or More Bedrooms 2 min. per unit
Setback (Distance from ROW/ Design Site Line)
Front 30' min.

Side Street 10' min.

Side 0' min.

Rear 5' min.

Bicycles may be parked anywhere on design site, in
compliance with pedestrian and vehicular access
standards.

Driveway
Curb Cut/Width
One-Way 10' max.

Two-Way 14' max.

Curb cut width may exceed allowed max. width along alley.

Driveways may be shared between adjacent design sites but shall not exceed maximum allowed width.

Driveway access on corner design sites required from side street or rear.

Figure 2.060.4
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General note: the illustrations above are intended to provide a brief overview of the zone and are descriptive in nature.

Table 2.070.A Intent
A walkable neighborhood environment with medium-to-large footprint, moderate-intensity housing choices, supporting and within short walking distance of neighborhood-serving retail and services.
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Table 2.070.B Building Types and Design Site Size
Allowed Building Types
(Primary Building)
Design Site
Width Depth
House-Scale
Multiplex Large 60' min. 110' min.

Block-Scale
Townhouse 18' min. 60' min.

Courtyard Building Large 110' min. 180' min.

Design Site
Each design site shall have only one primary building type.

Design sites of at least 5 acres and at least 800 feet wide along the Front or Side Street are required to include new street(s) and civic space per Section 3.040 (Large Sites).

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development Standards) of Title 18 (Zoning) for standards.

Table 2.070.C Building Form
Primary Building
Stories 5 max.

To Highest Eave/Parapet 60' max.

Overall 65' max.

Ground Floor Finish Floor Level
Residential Uses By allowed Frontage Type or
Base Flood Elevation Plus
1'; which ever is greater
Non-Residential Uses 6" max.

Common entries may be set at grade in compliance with
local and federal accessibility standards.

Habitable Space on Ground Floor along front facade
Depth 30' min.

Ground Floor Clear Height
Residential Uses 9' min.

Non-Residential Uses 12' min.

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development Standards) for standards.

Building Footprint and Massing
Additional standards Section 4 (Building Types) and
Section 5 (Massing and Facade
Articulation Standards)
Side Street
Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Interior
Design Site
Corner
Design Site
Interior
Design Site
ROW Line
Key
ROW Line
ROW/ Design Site Line
Key
Figure 2.070.1
Figure 2.070.2
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Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Side Street
max.
min.
min.
max.
min.

Table 2.070.D Building Placement
Setback (Distance from ROW/ Design Site Line)
Primary Building
Front (Facade Zone) 10' min. 15' max.

Side Street (Facade Zone) 10' min. 15' max.

Side 5' min.

Rear 15' min.

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development
Standards) for standards.

Accessory Structures
See Article I (Accessory Structures) of Chapter 18.84 for standards.

No internal Side setback required between Townhouses in a Run Encroachments into Minimum Setbacks
Architectural Features, including ramps and stairs, may encroach into minimum setbacks a maximum of 8 feet.

Building Facade
Facade Zone Defined By Building
Total length of facade required within the facade zone:

Front 75% min. exclusive of setbacks
Side Street 65% min. exclusive of setbacks
Table 2.070.E Frontages
Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Dooryard 6.060
Stoop 6.070
Forecourt 6.080
Terrace 6.100
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Buildable Area
Acc. Structures Only
Facade Zone
Key
Figure 2.070.3
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Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Side Street
min.
min.min. min.

ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Parking Area
Key
Table 2.070.F On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle Parking
Vehicular Spaces
Residential Uses
Studio or 1 Bedroom 1 min. per unit
2 or More Bedrooms 1.5 min. per unit
Allowed Non-Residential Uses per Building
≤ 1,500 sf 0 min.
≥ 1,500 sf 1.5 min. per 1,000 sf above first
1,500 sf
Additional standards Subsection 3.030 (Parking)
Bicycle Spaces
Residential Uses
Studio or 1 Bedroom 1 min. per unit
2 or More Bedrooms 2 min. per unit
Setback (Distance from ROW/ Design Site Line)
Front 35' min.

Side Street 15' min.

Side 5' min.

Rear 5' min.

Bicycles may be parked anywhere on design site, in
compliance with pedestrian and vehicular access
standards.

Driveway
Curb Cut/Width
One-Way 10' max.

Two-Way 14' max.

Curb cut width may exceed allowed max. width along alley.

Driveways may be shared between adjacent design sites but shall not exceed maximum allowed width.

Driveway access on corner design sites required from side street or rear.

Figure 2.070.4
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2.080 T5 Main Street (T5MS)
General note: the illustrations above are intended to provide a brief overview of the zone and are descriptive in nature.

Table 2.080.A Intent
A walkable district of medium-to-large footprint, mixed-use buildings and housing choices, supporting neighborhood- serving ground floor retail, food and services.
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Table 2.080.B Building Types and Design Site Size
Allowed Building Types
(Primary Building)
Design Site
Width Depth
Block-Scale
Courtyard Building Large 90' min. 170' min.

Main Street Building 25' min. 100' min.

Design Site
Each design site shall have only one primary building type.

Design sites of at least 5 acres and at least 800 feet wide along the Front or Side Street are required to include new street(s) and civic space per Section 3.040 (Large Sites).

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development Standards) of Title 18 (Zoning) for standards.

Table 2.080.C Building Form
Primary Building
Stories 5 max.

To Highest Eave/Parapet 60' max.

Overall 65' max.

Ground Floor Finish Floor Level
Residential Uses By allowed Frontage Type or
Base Flood Elevation Plus
1'; which ever is greater
Non-Residential Uses 6" max.

Common entries may be set at grade in compliance with
local and federal accessibility standards.

Habitable Space on Ground Floor along front facade
Depth 30' min.

Ground Floor Clear Height
All Uses 14' min.

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development Standards) for standards.

Building Footprint and Massing
Additional standards Section 4 (Building Types) and
Section 5 (Massing and Facade
Articulation Standards)
ROW Line
Side Street
Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Interior
Design Site
Corner
Design Site
Interior
Design Site
ROW Line
Key
ROW/ Design Site Line
Key
Figure 2.080.1
Figure 2.080.2
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Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Side Street
max.
min.
min.
max.
min.

Table 2.080.D Building Placement
Setback (Distance from ROW/ Design Site Line)
Primary Building
Front (Facade Zone) 0' min. 5' max.

Side Street (Facade Zone) 0' min. 5' max.

Side 0' min.

Rear 10' min.

Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 18.50.315 (Design and Development
Standards) for standards.

Accessory Structures
See Article I (Accessory Structures) of Chapter 18.84 for standards.

Encroachments into Minimum Setbacks
Architectural Features, including ramps and stairs, may encroach into minimum setbacks a maximum of 5 feet, but shall not encroach within public ROWs.

Upper stories Architectural Features on Front and Side
Street are allowed to encroach within public ROWs with a 10' min. of clearance.

Building Facade
Facade Zone Defined By Building
Total length of facade required within the facade zone:

Front 80% min. exclusive of setbacks
Side Street 70% min. exclusive of setbacks
Table 2.080.E Frontages
Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Dooryard 6.060
Forecourt 6.080
Shopfront 6.090
Terrace 6.100
Gallery 6.110
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Buildable Area
Acc. Structures Only
Facade Zone
Key
Figure 2.080.3
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Front Street (Narrowest Side)
Side Street
min.
min.min. min.

ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Parking Area
Key
Table 2.080.F OnVehicular and Bicycle Parking
Vehicular Spaces
Residential Uses
Studio or 1 Bedroom 0.75 min. per unit
2 or More Bedrooms 1.25 min. per unit
Allowed Non-Residential Uses per Building
≤ 5,00 sf 0 min.
≥ 5,000 sf 1.5 min. per 1,000 sf above first
5,000 sf
Additional standards Subsection 3.030 (Parking)
Bicycle Spaces
Residential Uses
Studio or 1 Bedroom 1 min. per unit
2 or More Bedrooms 2 min. per unit
Setback (Distance from ROW/ Design Site Line)
Front 40' min.

Side Street 30' min.

Side 0' min.

Rear 5' min.

Bicycles may be parked anywhere on design site, in
compliance with pedestrian and vehicular access
standards.

Driveway
Curb Cut/Width
One-Way 10' max.

Two-Way 14' max.

Curb cut width may exceed allowed max. width along alley.

Driveways may be shared between adjacent design sites but shall not exceed maximum allowed width.

Driveway access on corner design sites required from side street or rear.

Figure 2.080.4
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2.090 Allowed Uses
Refer to the underlying zone for the allowed uses and standards in Title 18, Division III. Base District Regulations.
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3.010 Purpose
This Section provides standards to ensure that new development accomplishes the following:

1. Makes a positive contribution to the development pattern of the area;

2. New or altered structures are compatible with the design and use of existing structures on neighboring properties;

3. Respects the existing conditions of neighboring properties; and

4. Does not adversely affect neighboring properties, with "adversely affect" meaning to impact in a substantial, negative manner the habitability of these properties.

Section 3: Site Standards
Subsections:

3.010 Purpose

3.020 Screening

3.030 Parking

3.040 Large Sites
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3.020 Screening

1. Intent. This Subsection provides standards for screening, fences, and walls for the protection of property, the enhancement of privacy, the attenuation of noise, and the improvement of the visual environment.

2. Height Standards for Screening. Except for wall- and ground-mounted equipment that is not visible from the public right-of-way or abutting design sites, all equipment shall comply with the following:

A. Screening Height Maximums. Screening shall not exceed the maximums identified in Table 3.020.A (Maximum Height Allowed).

B. Screening Height Measurement. Screening height shall be measured as the vertical distance between the finished grade at the base of the screen and the top edge of the screen material.

Table 3.020.A: Maximum Height Allowed
ODS zone Item Maximum Height Allowed
Front Side St. Side Rear
T3N Fences 3' max. 3' max. 6' max. 6' max.

Free Standing Walls 3' max. 3' max. 6' max. 6' max.

Mechanical Equipment 1 X X 6' max. 6' max.

Refuse Storage Areas X X 6' max. 6' max.

Landscaping 2 4' max. 4' max. No max. No max.

T4N Fences 3' max. 3' max. 6' max. 6' max.

Free Standing Walls 3' max. 3' max. 6' max. 6' max.

Mechanical Equipment 1 X X 6' max. 6' max.

Refuse Storage Areas X X 6' max. 6' max.

Landscaping 2 4' max. 4' max. No max. No max.

T4MS Fences X X 6' max. 6' max.

Free Standing Walls X X 6' max. 6' max.

Mechanical Equipment 1 X X 6' max. 6' max.

Refuse Storage Areas X X 6' max. 6' max.

Landscaping 2 3' max. 3' max. No max. No max.

T5N Fences 3' max. 3' max. 6' max. 6' max.

Free Standing Walls 3' max. 3' max. 6' max. 6' max.

Mechanical Equipment 1 X X 6' max. 6' max.

Refuse Storage Areas X X 6' max. 6' max.

Landscaping 2 4' max. 4' max. No max. No max.

T5MS Fences X X 6' max. 6' max.

Free Standing Walls X X 6' max. 6' max.

Mechanical Equipment 1 X X 6' max. 6' max.

Refuse Storage Areas X X 6' max. 6' max.

Landscaping 2 3' max. 3' max. No max. No max.
1 Max. allowed height may be exceeded to the highest point of the equipment 2 Excludes trees
Key X = Item Not Allowed
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3. Courtyard Screening
A. Fences, walls and other screening installed to create a courtyard without a roof shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the front property line or back of sidewalk, whichever is the least.

4. Equipment Screening
A. The following mechanical equipment is exempt from screening:
(1) Free-standing or roof-mounted solar equipment; and
(2) Vents less than two feet in height.

B. For new installation or relocation of existing mechanical equipment, the equipment shall be screened.
(1) Roof-Mounted Equipment. Building parapets or other architectural elements in the building’s architectural style shall screen roof-mounted equipment. (a) New buildings shall be designed to provide a parapet or other architectural element that is as tall or taller than the highest point on any new mechanical equipment to be located on the roof of the building; and
(b) For existing buildings with no parapet less than two feet in height, mechanical equipment shall be surrounded on all sides by an opaque screen wall as tall as the highest point of the equipment. The wall shall be architecturally consistent with the building and match the existing building with paint, finish, and trim cap detail. (2) Wall- and Ground-Mounted Equipment
(a) Equipment and screening shall be in compliance with the setbacks of the ODS zone. (b) Screening shall be architecturally compatible and include matching paint, finish, and trim cap of the building.

5. Temporary Fencing. Temporary fencing may be used to provide security for approved special events, construction sites, or vacant structures and land, which cannot otherwise be secured.

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7. Safety. Fences, walls, and other screening and landscaping, whether provided in compliance with the provisions of this Subsection or provided in addition to those provisions, are subject to review by the Traffic Engineer in the following areas to ensure that visibility is maintained:

A. Within 10 feet of the point of intersection of:
(1) A vehicular access way or driveway and a street; and/or (2) A vehicular access way or driveway and a sidewalk.

B. Within 20 feet of the point of intersection of two or more vehicular access ways, including driveways, alleys, or streets.

C. As used in this Subsection, "point of intersection" is measured from the face of curb or if none, from the edge of pavement.

8. Maintenance. Fences, walls, and other screening shall be maintained erect and in a state of good repair.

A dilapidated, dangerous, or unsightly fence or wall shall be repaired, replaced, or removed, as the situation may warrant.

3.030 Parking

1. Intent. This Subsection prescribes standards for motor vehicle and bicycle parking areas, access drives, and standards for reducing motor vehicle trips per capita to and from development. These standards are intended to ensure that new development accomplishes the following:

A. Consistency with the intended physical character of walkable environments; B. Provision of bicycle parking to increase bicycle trips and reduce motor vehicle trips per capita; and C. Appropriately limits, screens, and landscapes motor vehicle parking areas to protect and enhance the environmental and visual quality of the community, enhance privacy, attenuate noise, and control dust.

2. Parking Categories
A. On-site parking. On-site parking is allowed in all ODS zones per Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle Parking) of the ODS zone subject to the standards in this Subsection .

B. Off-site parking. Off-site parking is only allowed in developments of at least 5 acres per Subsection 3.040 (Large Sites) .

3. Bicycle Parking Standards. Bicycle parking shall be provided in compliance with Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle Parking) of the ODS zone.

4. General Vehicular Parking Standards
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A. Sharing of On-Site Parking. Sharing of parking between different uses and developments is allowed.

B. Sharing of Non-Residential Parking Required. If on-site parking spaces for non-residential uses are provided, such spaces shall be made available for use by the general public during at least one of the following time periods:
(1) Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; or
(2) Monday through Friday, 5 PM to 11 PM and all day on Saturday and Sunday.

5. Number of Motor Vehicle Parking Spaces Required
A. Required Spaces. The minimum number of on-site parking spaces required is listed in Table F (On- Site Vehicular and Bicycle Parking) of the ODS zone.
(1) Parking Spaces for the Handicapped shall meet the requirements of the California Administrative Code (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 2-71).

B. Required Number of Parking Spaces
(1) When calculating the required number of parking spaces, numbers shall be rounded down to the closest whole number.
(2) Parking systems that stack individual vehicles are counted as three spaces for every horizontal space identified.
(3) Calculating Required Parking for a Mixed-Use Development. For a building with residential and non-residential uses, shared parking shall be calculated as follows. The sum of the required parking for the two use types as stated in Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle Parking) of the ODS zone shall be divided by the factor listed in Table 3.030.A (Shared Parking Factor for Two Uses). The required number of parking spaces shall be rounded up to the closest whole number.

Table 3.030.A: Shared Parking Factor for Two Uses
Residential Lodging Office Retail
Residential 1.0 1.1 1.4 1.2
Lodging 1.1 1.0 1.7 1.3
Office 1.4 1.7 1.0 1.2
Retail/
Commercial

1.2 1.3 1.2 1.0
C. Exception in the Event of Changes of Use or Alterations to Existing Buildings or Structures. If an existing building or structure is altered or existing land uses are changed, the existing number of parking spaces on a property may be retained, even if the resulting building, structure or land use would ordinarily be subject to a lower maximum parking allowance.

6. Electric Vehicle Charging. Electric vehicle charging facilities shall be provided in compliance with CA Green Standards Building Code, Title 24, Part 11.
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7. Traffic-Reducing Parking Standards
A. Carshare Parking Spaces
(1) Carshare parking spaces shall be provided in the amounts specified in Table 3.030.B (Required Carshare Parking Spaces).

Table 3.030.B: Required Carshare Parking Spaces
Residential Uses Carshare Parking Spaces Required
0-49 units None
50-100 units 1
101 or more units 2 + 1 per additional 200 units
Office/Research & Development Uses Carshare Parking Spaces Required ≤ 10,000 sf None
> 10,000 sf 1 per 10,000 sf
(2) The required carshare space(s) shall be made available, at no cost, to a carshare service for purposes of providing carshare services to its members. At the election of the property owner, the carshare spaces may be provided:
(a) On the design site; or
(b) On another off-street site within 1,000 feet of the design site. (3) Required carshare space or spaces shall be designed in a manner that will make the spaces accessible to non-resident subscribers from outside the building as well as building residents. (4) If no carshare service can make use of the dedicated carshare parking spaces, the spaces may be occupied by non-carshare vehicles; provided, however, that upon 90 days of advance written notice to the property owner from a carshare service, the property owner shall terminate any non-carsharing leases for such spaces and shall make the spaces available to the carshare service for its use of such spaces.

B. Carpool Spaces. If parking is provided at a development, parking spaces reserved for use by carpool/vanpool vehicles shall be designated in preferred locations (including, but are not limited to, closest to building entries). The locations of these spaces shall be approved by the City. The minimum number of carpool spaces required is listed in Table 3.030.C (Required Carpool Parking Spaces).

Table 3.030.C: Required Carpool Parking Spaces
Office/Research & Development Uses Carpool Parking Spaces Required ≤ 40 parking spaces None
> 40 parking spaces 10% of the total number of spaces
Other Uses Carpool Parking Spaces Required
All Other Uses None
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C. Parking Costs Unbundled from the Cost of Other Goods and Services (1) Residential Uses. All off-street parking spaces accessory to residential uses in structures of four dwellings or more shall be leased or sold separately from the rental or purchase fees for dwellings for the life of the dwellings, such that potential renters or buyers have the option of renting or buying a residential unit at a price lower than would be the case if there were a single price for both the residential unit and the parking space. Renters or buyers of on-site inclusionary affordable units shall have an equal opportunity to rent or buy a parking space on the same terms and conditions as offered to renters or buyers of other dwellings. (2) Non-Residential Uses. All off-street parking spaces accessory to non-residential uses shall be leased or sold separately from the rental or purchase fees for non-residential building space for the life of the building, such that potential renters or buyers have the option of renting or buying building space at a price lower than would be the case if there were a single price for both the building space and the parking space.
(3) Exception. Off-street parking spaces accessory to retail uses are not required to be leased or sold separately from retail space and may be offered to shoppers and other visitors free of charge for stays of up to two hours.

8. Parking Spaces, Design and Layout
A. Access. On-site parking areas shall be accessed per the following:
(1) Parking shall be designed with an appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or to an alley to cause the least interference with traffic flow.
(2) Ingress to and egress from parking spaces shall be from an on-site aisle or driveway, directly from the front, side street, public alley, or rear lane. (3) On-site loading space(s) is not required.

B. Driveways
(1) Access to Driveways
(a) Driveway access to and from developments of two or fewer dwelling units onto public streets shall be where practical by forward motion of the vehicle; and (b) Driveway access to and from developments of three or more dwelling units onto public streets shall be by forward motion of the vehicle.
(c) Minimum 30 feet separation between driveways for all uses except developments of two or fewer dwelling units.
(d) Driveways shall comply with the Contra Costa County fire protection district for access road and fire lanes.
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(2) Number of Driveways. Table 3.030.D (Number of Driveways) specifies the maximum number of driveways for a development site based on the amount of lot frontage along arterial streets.

Table 3.030.D: Number of Driveways
Lot Frontage Maximum Number of Driveways
Up to 150' 1
150' to 299' 2
Each additional 300' 1
(3) Driveways shall be setback from design site lines as follows:
(a) Minimum two feet from side design site lines; and/or (b) No less than the minimum rear parking setback per the ODS zone. (4) Driveways shall extend to and include the area between the design site line and the edge of the street pavement.

C. Aisles. Table 3.030.E (Aisle Widths) specifies the minimum dimensions for a aisles based on the angle for the parking spaces.
(1) Driveways shall comply with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District for access road and fire lanes.

Table 3.030.E: Aisle Widths
Angle of Parking Space One-Way Traffic Two-Way Traffic
90 degrees 25' min. 25' min.
60 degrees 16' min. 23' min.
45 degrees 12' min. 22' min.
30 degrees 11' min. 21' min.
0 degrees 12' min. 24' min.

D. Parking Space Dimensions. Table 3.030.F (Parking Space Dimensions) specifies the minimum dimensions for parking spaces.

Table 3.030.F: Parking Space Dimensions
Use Width Depth
Residential 10' min. 20' min.

Non-Residential 9' min. 18' min.

All (Parallel Spaces) 10' min. 22' min.

E. Tandem Parking. Tandem parking is allowed in all ODS zones for all uses, subject to on-site management.

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G. Materials
(1) All parking area and driveway specifications to follow those specified by the Engineering Division of the City of Pittsburg.
(2) Parking area surfacing materials shall comply with all applicable Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Standards and City of Pittsburg Standard Details and Specifications.

H. Location
(1) On-site Parking. Location of on-site parking is regulated by the required setbacks in Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle Parking) of the ODS zone and the following:
(a) Parking lots shall be separated at least by five feet from buildings to make room for a sidewalk, landscaping, and/or other planting between the building and the parking area; and (b) The required separation may be eliminated to the rear of buildings in areas designed for unloading and loading of materials.
(2) Off-site Parking. Location of Off-site parking is regulated by the required plan in Subsection

3.030.9 (Off-site Parking Plan)
I. Size of Parking Lot. Parking lots larger than 10,000 square feet in size shall be broken down into smaller parking areas with planted landscape areas with a minimum width of 15 feet between them to minimize the perceived scale of the total field of stalls.

9. Off-site Parking Plan.

A. All Off-site Parking Plans shall comply with the following standards:
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3.040 Large Sites

1. Developments of at least 5 acres and at least 800 feet wide along the Front or Side Street are required to be designed per standards identified in Items A through G.

2. Developments over 20 acres are required to be designed per standards identified in Items A through H.

A. Civic Space Required
(1) A minimum of 10 percent of the total development area, after subtracting street right-of-ways, is required, meeting or exceeding standards per Item D (Standards and Formula for Dedication of Land) in Section 17.32.020 (Park Dedication).
(2) See Section 7 (Civic Space Types) for allowed types.

B. Streets.
(1) Streets are to be applied to create walkable neighborhoods with redundant routes for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation.
(2) New streets are required to meet the standards in Roadway Standard Details of the City Council Resolution 07-10785, City Standard Details and Specifications.

C. Alleys
(1) Existing alleys may be removed if street access is provided to the design sites on those blocks in compliance with the access standards of the ODS zone.
(2) Alleys may be added in compliance with Roadway Standard Details of the City Council Resolution 07-10785, City Standard Details and Specifications and in compliance with Table 3.040.A (Block Size).

D. External Connectivity
(1) The arrangement of streets shall provide for the alignment and continuation of existing or proposed streets into adjoining lands where the adjoining lands are undeveloped and intended for future development, or where the adjoining lands are undeveloped and include opportunities for such connections.
(2) Street rights-of-way shall be extended to or along adjoining property boundaries to provide a roadway connection or street stub for development, in compliance with Table 3.040.A (Block Size), for each direction (north, south, east, and west) in which development abuts vacant land. (3) Right-of-way stubs shall be identified and include a notation that all stubs are to connect with future streets on adjoining property and be designed to transition in compliance with Roadway Standard Details of the City Council Resolution 07-10785, City Standard Details and Specifications.
(4) New dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs are not allowed, except when the grade of the new street exceeds 15 percent.
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E. Block Size (New Blocks and Blocks to be Modified)
(1) Individual block lengths and the total block perimeter shall be in compliance with the standards in Table 3.040.A (Block Size).
(2) If a block contains multiple ODS zones, the most intense ODS zone is to be used to establish the standards for block size.
(3) Blocks shall be a minimum width to result in two halves of developable design sites in compliance with the design site depth standards for the allowed building types in the ODS zone.

A single half is allowed when adjoining an existing half-block. (4) Blocks may be uniquely shaped in compliance with the standards in Table 3.040.A (Block Size Standards).

Table 3.040.A: Block Size
Zone
Length Perimeter Length Perimeter
Without Passage Passage Required1
T3N 600' max. 2,000' max. 800' max. 2,400' max.

T4N 600' max. 2,000' max. 800' max. 2,400' max.

T4MS 450' max. 1,600' max. N/A N/A.

T5N 500' max. 1,800' max. N/A N/A
T5MS 450' max. 1,600' max. N/A. N/A
1 In compliance with the standards for a Passage in Subsection 7.060 (Passage) Figure 3.040.1 Block Size
Block Length
Block HalfBlock Half
Key
Block Perimeter Design Site
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F. Off-site Parking. Off-site parking is allowed, per standards in Subsection 3.030 (Parking) .

G. Stormwater Management
(1) Integrated Design
(a) Stormwater management is required through a system that is integral to the streetscapes and/or the civic and open space(s) in the development.
(b) The area(s) used for stormwater management is to be designed for both seasonal temporary on-site retention of stormwater and as public open space for the neighborhood(s) accessible to the public.
(c) The stormwater management area(s) may connect with those of adjacent development(s).

Figure 3.040.2 Stormwater Management Diagram

Key
Potential Area for Stormwater Management
Planted Swale
Civic Space Graded to also Accommodate Stormwater
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H. Applying ODS zones for Developments over 20 acres
(1) Developments shall apply at least two ODS zones using only the ODS zones established in Section 2 (Zone Standards) and in compliance with Table 3.040.B (Available Zones by General Plan Land Use Designation).
(a) Open sub-zones are allowed, but do not count as a second ODS zone. (2) Organization of zones.
(a) Low-intensity ODS zones (T3N, and T4N) shall be mapped around neighborhood streets, and open space.
(b) High-intensity ODS zones (T4MS, T5N, and T5MS) shall be mapped around a main street, civic or open space, transit stop, or civic building locations suitable for greater intensities. (c) Transitions between zones shall occur within the block or across alleys along the adjacent prevailing slope.

Table 3.040.B: Available Zones by General Plan Land Use Designation Zone Land Use Designation
Residential Downtown Mixed Use Commercial

MD HD MD HD CC D G
P/BP
BART
Railroad
Ave. SPA

D C M PI R S
T3N
T4N
T4MS
T5N
T5MS
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4.010 Purpose
This Section provides the standards for development of individual building types to achieve the intended physical character of each zone, offer housing choices and affordable housing opportunities, and incubate small businesses as amenities within walkable neighborhoods.

4.020 Building Types

1. Building types are used to articulate size, scale, and intensity according to the intent of each zone.

2. Building types are categorized into two groups: House-Scale Buildings and Block-Scale Buildings. See Figure 4.020.1 (Example of House-Scale and Block-Scale Buildings) for reference.

A. House-Scale Buildings. Buildings that are the size of a house, typically ranging in footprint from as small as 25 feet up to 80 feet in width overall; and
B. Block-Scale Buildings. Buildings that are individually as large as most or all of a block or, when arranged together along a street, appear as long as most or all of a block.

3. The design site size standards for each building type are set in each zone to generate pedestrian-oriented buildings within the overall intended physical character of each zone. The design site size standard identifies the range of design site sizes on which the given building type is allowed to be built.

4. Certain building types have additional standards beyond the zone standards to further calibrate the type for its context.

Section 4: Building Types
Subsections

4.010 Purpose

4.020 Building Types

4.030 Overview of Building Types

4.040 Duplex Side-by-Side

4.050 Duplex Stacked

4.060 Cottage Court

4.070 Multiplex Small

4.080 Multiplex Large

4.090 Townhouse

4.100 Courtyard Building Small

4.110 Courtyard Building Large

4.120 Main Street Building
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5. Each design site shall have only one primary building type, except as follows, and in compliance with all standards:

A. The Cottage Court may consist of up to nine individual buildings. See Subsection 4.040 (Cottage Court);
B. More than one primary building type is allowed on a parcel that identifies proposed multiple design site lines that meet the standards of this Subsection. See Figure 4.020.2 (Example of Multiple Design Sites on One Parcel).
(1) Examples
(a) A parcel large enough to accommodate multiple design sites but smaller than the size of a block; or
(b) A parcel large enough to create one or more new blocks. See Subsection 3.050 (Large Sites) for standards.

6. On-site open space. The standards identify only the required type (private or common) and amount. For example, if the type only has standards for private open space, common open space is not required for that building type. The identified amount is for the entire building unless specified otherwise.

7. Parking may be designed as tuck-under, detached garage(s), podium or subterranean, in compliance with the zone standards for parking placement.

8. Wings are required to be smaller in size and height than the main body to visually reduce the overall size of a building. To further this objective, the standards specify the amount that wings are required to be offset from the main body so that their facades are not aligned.

9. The maximum number of units identified for each building type is dependent on the design site being large enough to accommodate the zone's standards (e.g., parking). These standards implement the Pittsburg General Plan and do not allow more residential density than what is allowed by the applicable General Plan Land Use category.

10. Individual designs may vary from the diagrams for each building type in compliance with the standards of this Section.

11. New buildings and their improvements are subject to the City's local standards for Fire Safety and Building Safety.
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Figure 4.020.1 Example of House-Scale and Block-Scale Buildings House-Scale Buildings
Main body only Main body only
Main body with side and rear wings Main body with rear wing Block-Scale Buildings
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Figure 4.020.2 Example of Multiple Design Sites on One Parcel Front Street
Side Street
One parcel
Front Street
Side Street
One parcel proposed for three design sites. Each design site is sized in compliance with the width and depth standards in Table C (Building Types and Design Site Size) of the ODS zone.

Front Street
Side Street
One parcel with three resulting primary buildings in compliance with required setbacks. Individual design sites are not required to be recorded as new parcels.

Larger examples of this approach are parcels that are large enough to make new block(s). See Subsection 3.050 (Large Sites) for standards.

Key
Parcel Line
Design Site Line
Primary Building Type
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4.030 Overview of Building Types
Table 4.030.A (Building Types Overview) provides an overview of the allowed building types in each zone. The names of the building types are not intended to limit uses within a building type. For example, a Duplex may have non-residential uses within it as allowed by the zone. See referenced Subsection(s) for standards.

Table 4.030.A: Overview of Building Types
Zones
Private Frontage
Type
Specific
Standards
T3N T4N T4MS T5N T5MS
Duplex Side-by-Side 4.040 P X X X X
Duplex Stacked 4.050 P X X X X
Cottage Court 4.060 P X X X X
Multiplex Small 4.070 X P X X X
Multiplex Large 4.080 X X X P X
Townhouse 4.090 P P P P X
Courtyard Building
Small

4.100 X P P X X
Courtyard Building
Large

4.110 X X X P P
Main Street Building 4.120 X X P X P
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4.040 Duplex Side-by-Side
Table 4.040.A Description
A small-to-medium-sized, detached, House-Scale Building with small-to-medium setbacks and a rear setback. The
building consists of two side-by-side units, both facing the street and within a single building massing. The type has the appearance of a single-unit house and is scaled to fit within lower-intensity neighborhoods.

Table 4.040.B Number of Units
Units per Building 2 max.

Buildings per Design Site 1 max.

General Note: Photos on this page are illustrative, not regulatory.

Example of Duplex Side-by-Side
Example of Duplex Side-by-Side
Example of Duplex Side-by-Side
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Building Setback Line
Building
Key
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Frontage
Common Open Spaces
Key
BUILDING TYPE: POCKET NEIGHBORHOOD
BUILDING TYPE: DUPLEX, SIDE-BY-SIDE
Front Street
Side Street
Alley access required if alley exists
BUILDING TYPE: DUPLEX, SIDE-BY-SIDE
Front Street
Side Street
Alley access required if alley exists
Table 4.040.C Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories 2.5 max.

Main Body1
Width 48' max.

Depth 36' max.

Wing(s)1
Width 15' max.

Depth 24' max.

Separation between Wings 10' min.

Offset from Main Body facade along
Front Street, Side Street, or Civic
Space
5' min. if 2 stories;
0' min. if 1 story
1 In compliance with Table E (Building Placement) of the ODS zone
Table 4.040.D Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front Street 2
Each unit shall have an entry facing the street on or within 15' of the front facade.
2 On corner design sites, each unit shall front a different street.

Table 4.040.E Vehicle Access and Parking
Driveway and parking location shall comply with
standards in Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle
Parking) of the ODS zone.

Table 4.040.F Open Space
Common Open Space
Width 15' min.

Depth 15' min.

Required setbacks and driveways do not count toward open yard.

Required open space shall be located behind the main body of the building.

Table 4.040.G Miscellaneous
Fencing
Fencing only allowed around or between individual buildings and shall not exceed 36" in height.

Visibility shall be maintained through the fencing.
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4.050 Duplex Stacked
Table 4.050.A Description
A small-to-medium-sized, detached, House-Scale Building with small-to-medium setbacks and a rear setback. The
building consists of two stacked units, both facing the street and within a single building massing. The type has the
appearance of a single-unit house and is scaled to fit within lower-intensity neighborhoods..

Table 4.050.B Number of Units
Units per Building 2 max.

Buildings per Design Site 1 max.

General Note: Photos on this page are illustrative, not regulatory.

Example of Duplex Stacked
Example of Duplex Stacked
Example of Duplex Stacked
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Fencing
Fencing only allowed around or between individual buildings and shall not exceed 36" in height.

Visibility shall be maintained through the fencing.

ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Building
Key
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Frontage
Common Open Spaces
Key
BUILDING TYPE: POCKET NEIGHBORHOOD
BUILDING TYPE: DUPLEX, STACKED
Front Street
Alley access required if alley exists
Side Street
BUILDING TYPE: DUPLEX, STACKED
Front Street
Side Street
Alley access required if alley exists
Table 4.050.C Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories 2.5 max.

Main Body1
Width 36' max.

Depth 48' max.

Wing(s)1
Width 15' max.

Depth 24' max.

Separation between Wings 10' min.

Offset from Main Body facade along
Front Street, Side Street, or Civic
Space
5' min. if 2 stories;
0' min. if 1 story
1 In compliance with Table E (Building Placement) of the ODS zone
Table 4.050.D Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front Street 2
Each unit shall have an entry facing the street on or within 15' of the front facade.
2 On corner design sites, each unit shall front a different street.

Table 4.050.E Vehicle Access and Parking
Driveway and parking location shall comply with
standards in Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle
Parking) of the ODS zone.

Table 4.050.F Open Space
Common Open Space
Width 15' min.

Depth 15' min.

Required setbacks and driveways do not count toward open space.

Required open space shall be located behind the main body of the building.
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4.060 Cottage Court
Example of Cottage Court
Example of Cottage Court
Example of Cottage Court
Table 4.060.A Description
A group of three to nine small, detached, House-Scale
Buildings arranged to define a shared court open to and visible from the street. The shared court is common open space becoming an important community-enhancing
element. The type is scaled to fit within low-to-moderate- intensity neighborhoods and in non-residential contexts.

Synonym: Bungalow Court
Table 4.060.B Number of Units
Units per Cottage 1 max.

Cottages per Design Site 3 min.; 9 max.

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Table 4.060.C Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories 1.5 max.

Main Body
Width 32' max.

Depth 32' max.

Separation between Cottages 7' min.

Table 4.060.D Pedestrian Access
Shared court shall be accessible from front street.

Pedestrian Path Setbacks from
Building Entrance
6' min.

Main entrance to units required from shared court.

Units on a corner may enter from the side street.

Pedestrian connections shall connect all buildings to the public ROW, shared court, and parking areas.

Table 4.060.E Vehicle Access and Parking
Driveway and parking location shall comply with
standards in Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle
Parking) of the ODS zone.

Spaces may be individually accessible by the units and/or common parking area(s) at rear or side of design site.

Table 4.060.F Open Space
Common Open Space
Width 15' min.

Depth 60' min. (3-4 units)
70' min. (5-9 units)
Required setbacks and driveways do not count toward open space.

Table 4.060.G Miscellaneous
Fencing
Fencing only allowed around or between individual buildings and shall not exceed 36" in height.

Visibility shall be maintained through the fencing.

Front Street
Front Street
Alley access required if alley exists
Alley access required if alley exists
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Building
Key
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Frontage
Common Open Spaces
Key
BUILDING TYPE: POCKET NEIGHBORHOOD
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4.070 Multiplex Small
Example of Multiplex Small
Example of Multiplex Small
Example of Multiplex Small
Table 4.070.A Description
A small-to-medium-sized, detached, House-Scale Building that consists of three to six side-by-side and/or stacked units, typically with one shared entry or individual entries along the front. The type has the appearance of a medium- sized, single-unit house and is scaled to fit within low- to moderate-intensity neighborhoods.

Table 4.070.B Number of Units
Units per Building 3 min.; 6 max.

Buildings per Design Site 1 max.

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Table 4.070.C Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories 3 max.

Main Body
Width 48' max.

Depth 48' max.

Wing(s)1
Width 20' max.

Depth 20' max.

Separation between Wings 15' min.

Offset from Main Body 5' min.
1Height is limited to 1 story less than main body and 10' less to highest eave/parapet.

Table 4.070.D Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front Street
Each unit may have an individual entry.

Table 4.070.E Vehicle Access and Parking
Driveway and parking location shall comply with
standards in Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle
Parking) of the ODS zone.

Table 4.070.F Open Space
Common Open Space 2
Width 15' min.

Depth 15' min.

Required setbacks and driveways do not count toward open space.

Required common open space shall be located behind the
main body of the building.
2 Common open space is not required if the building is within 800' of public open space
Front Street
Front Street
Alley access required if alley exists
Alley access required if alley exists
Side StreetSide Street
BUILDING TYPE: MULTIPLEX SMALL
BUILDING TYPE: MULTIPLEX SMALL
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Building
Key
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
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Key
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4.080 Multiplex Large
Example of Multiplex
Example of Multiplex
Example of Multiplex
Table 4.080.A Description
A medium-to-large-sized, detached, House-Scale Building that consists of seven to 12 side-by-side and/or stacked units, typically with one shared entry. The type is scaled to fit within moderate-intensity neighborhoods.

Synonym: Mansion Apartment
Table 4.080.B Number of Units
Units per Building 7 min.; 12 max.

Buildings per Design Site 1 max.

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Table 4.080.C Building Size and Massing
Height T5N
Stories 3.5 max.

Main Body1
Width 60' max.

Depth 60' max.

Wing(s)1
Width 30' max.

Depth 30' max.

Separation between Wings 15' min.

Offset from Main Body 5' min.
1Height is limited to 1 story less than main body and 10' less to highest eave/parapet.

Table 4.080.D Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front Street
Units located in the main body shall be accessed by a
common entry along the front street.

On corner design sites, units in a wing may enter from the side street.

Table 4.080.E Vehicle Access and Parking
Driveway and parking location shall comply with
standards in Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle
Parking) of the ODS zone.

Table 4.080.F Open Space
Common or Private open space is not required.

Front Street
Front Street
Alley access required if alley exists
Alley access required if alley exists
Side StreetSide Street
BUILDING TYPE: MULTIPLEX
At smaller scale (1"=50', others are 1"=40')
BUILDING TYPE: MULTIPLEX
At smaller scale (1"=50', others are 1"=40')
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Building Setback Line
Building
Key
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Frontage
Private Open Space
Key
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4.090 Townhouse
Example of Neighborhood Townhouse
Example of Neighborhood Townhouse
Example of Neighborhood Townhouse
Table 4.090.A Description
A small-sized, typically attached, House-Scaled or Block- Scaled Building with a rear setback. Each Townhouse
consists of one unit. As allowed by the zone, the type
may also be detached with minimal separations between
buildings. The type is typically located within low-to- moderate-intensity neighborhoods.

Synonym: Rowhouse
Table 4.090.B Number of Units
House-Scale T3N/T4N
Units per Townhouse 1 max.

Townhouses per Design Site 1 max.

Townhouses per Run 2 min.; 5 max.

Block-Scale T4MS/T5N
Units per Townhouse 3 max.

Townhouses per Design Site 1 max.

Townhouses per Run 4 min.; 8 max.

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Table 4.090.C Building Size and Massing
Height T3N/T4N T4MS/T5N
Stories 3 max.3 max.

Main Body1
Width per Townhouse 18' min.; 25' max.18' min.; 25' max.

Depth per Townhouse 50' max.50' max.

Width per Run 125' max. 200' max.

Wing(s)1
Width 14' max. 14' max.

Depth 14' max. 14' max.

Separation between Wings 10' min.10' min.
1 Height is limited to 1 story less than main body and 10' less to highest eave/parapet.

Table 4.090.D Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front Street
Each unit shall have an individual entry facing a street.

Table 4.090.E Vehicle Access and Parking
Driveway and parking location shall comply with
standards in Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle
Parking) of the ODS zone.

Table 4.090.F Open Space
Private Open Space
Width 8' min.

Depth 8' min.

Required setbacks and driveways do not count toward open space.

Required private open space shall be located behind the main body of the building.

Front Street
Front Street
Alley access required if alley exists
Alley access required if alley exists
BUILDING TYPE: TOWNHOUSE- Neighborhood
BUILDING TYPE: TOWNHOUSE- Neighborhood
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Building
Key
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Frontage
Private Open Space
Key
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4.100 Courtyard Building Small
Example of Neighborhood Courtyard
Example of Neighborhood Courtyard
Example of Neighborhood Courtyard
Table 4.100.A Description
A detached, House-Scale Building that consists of up
to 16 attached and/or stacked units, accessed from a
shared courtyard. The shared court is common open
space and takes the place of a rear setback. The type is typically integrated as a small portion of lower-intensity neighborhoods or more consistently into moderate-intensity neighborhoods.

Synonym: Courtyard Apartment
Table 4.100.B Number of Units
Units per Building 10 min.; 16 max.

Buildings per Design Site 1 max.

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Table 4.100.C Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories 3 max.

Main Body1
Width 100' max.

Depth 100' max.

Table 4.100.D Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location 1 Courtyard or Street
1 The main entry of ground floor units shall be directly off of a courtyard or street, whichever is closer.

Table 4.100.E Vehicle Access and Parking
Driveway and parking location shall comply with
standards in Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle
Parking) of the ODS zone.

Table 4.100.F Open Space
Common Open Space L-shaped U-shaped
Width 20' min. 25' min.

Depth 30' min. 50' min.

Courtyard(s) shall be accessible from the front street.

Multiple courtyards are required to be connected via a
Passage through or between buildings.

Building shall define at least three walls of the courtyard.

Front of courtyard not defined by building shall be defined by 2'-6" to 5' tall wall with entry gate/door.

BUILDING TYPE: COURTYARD APARTMENT, Neighborhood
Front Street
Front Street
Alley access required if alley exists
Alley access required if alley exists
BUILDING TYPE: COURTYARD APARTMENT, Neighborhood
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Building
Key
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Frontage
Private Open Space
Key
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4.110 Courtyard Building Large
Example of Neighborhood Courtyard
Example of Neighborhood Courtyard
Example of Neighborhood Courtyard
Table 4.110.A Description
A detached, House-Scale Building that consists of up
to 24 attached and/or stacked units, accessed from a
shared courtyard. The shared court is common open
space and takes the place of a rear setback. The type is typically integrated as a small portion of lower-intensity neighborhoods or more consistently into moderate-intensity neighborhoods.

Synonym: Courtyard Apartment
Table 4.110.B Number of Units
Units per Building 18 min.; 24 max.

Buildings per Design Site 1 max.

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Table 4.110.C Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories 5 max.

Main Body1
Width 120' max.

Depth 150' max.

Table 4.110.D Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location 1 Courtyard or Street
1 The main entry of ground floor units shall be directly off of a courtyard or street, whichever is closer.

Table 4.110.E Vehicle Access and Parking
Driveway and parking location shall comply with
standards in Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle
Parking) of the ODS zone.

Table 4.110.F Open Space
Common Open Space
Width 30' min.

Depth 50' min.

Courtyard(s) shall be accessible from the front street.

Multiple courtyards are required to be connected via a
Passage through or between buildings.

Building shall define at least three walls of the courtyard.

BUILDING TYPE: COURTYARD APARTMENT, LARGE
BUILDING TYPE: COURTYARD APARTMENT, LARGE
Front Street
Front Street
Alley access required if alley exists
Alley access required if alley exists
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Building
Key
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Frontage
Private Open Space
Key
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4.120 Main Street Building
Example of Main Street Building
Example of Main Street Building
Example of Main Street Building
Table 4.120.A Description
A small-to-large-sized, Block-Scale Building, typically attached, but may be detached. The type is intended to
provide a vertical mix of uses with ground-floor retail, office, or service uses and upper-floor service or residential uses.

The type makes up the primary component of neighborhood and downtown main streets, therefore being a key
component to providing walkability.

Table 4.120.B Number of Units
Units per Building Unrestricted
Buildings per Design Site 1 max.

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BUILDING TYPE: MIXED-USE
BUILDING TYPE: MIXED-USE
Table 4.120.C Building Size and Massing
Height T4MS T5MS
Stories 3 max. 5 max.

Main Body
Width 100' max. 200' max.

Depth 100' max. 200' max.

Table 4.120.D Pedestrian Access
Distance between Entries to
Ground Floor Shops
40' max.

Upper floor units shall be accessed by a common
entry along the front or side street.

Ground floor shops shall have individual entries along
the front or side street.

Ground floor units allowed along side streets are
required to be at least 30' from the front street.

Table 4.120.E Vehicle Access and Parking
Driveway and parking location shall comply with
standards in Table F (On-Site Vehicular and Bicycle
Parking) of the ODS zone.

Table 4.120.F Open Space
Common or private open space is not required.

Front Street
Front Street
Alley access required if alley exists
Alley access required if alley exists
Side Street
Side Street
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Building
Key
ROW/ Design Site Line
Building Setback Line
Frontage
Private Open Space
Key
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Section 5: Massing and Facade
Articulation Standards
Subsections:

5.010 Purpose

5.020 Overview of Façade and Design Standards

5.030 Massing and Composition

5.040 Tripartite Facade Articulation

5.050 Architectural Recession(s)

5.060 Windows and Openings

5.010 Purpose
This Section provides standards intended to promote a pedestrian-scaled built environment by reducing the perceived mass of large buildings while allowing for creativity and innovation.

5.020 Overview of Façade and Design Standards
Table 5.020.A (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards Overview) provides an overview of the standards.

Table 5.020.A: Massing and Facade Articulation Standards Overview Standard
Building Length1
< 75' 75' to <100' 100'to <150' ≥150'

5.030 (Massing and Composition) N R R R

5.040 (Tripartite Facade Articulation) N R R R

5.050 (Architectural Recession(s)) N N R R

5.060 (Windows and Openings) N N R R
1 Building length includes main body and wings, as measured along street or civic space.

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Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Table 5.030.A Description
Standards for the articulation of building facades to ensure that new development is harmonious in scale with existing development.

Table 5.030.B Applicability
Buildings ≥75' long
Table 5.030.C General Character
New facades and facade modifications along a street
or civic space shall be designed to appear as multiple
buildings no greater than 75' in length and not repeating the same massing and composition.

Building facades shall be arranged in an orderly
composition of window bays/ openings based on
prevalent patterns of 3, 5 or 7 bays.

Facades shall be designed in an orderly symmetrical or
asymmetrical composition.

The pattern shall be visually expressed through the
spacing of openings, physical recesses, projections or
other techniques.

The pattern may include the ground floor and its
mezzanine.

5.030 Massing and Composition
3, 5, 7-bay facade
composition
Symmetric facade
composition
Asymmetric facade
composition
Figure 5.030.A: Diagram of Massing and Composition
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5.040 Tripartite Facade Articulation
Table 5.040.A Description
This Subsection prescribes standards for the articulation of building facades to maintain visual quality. For new building facades, tripartite articulation is required, which is a method of visually organizing a building facade into three sections: a base, a middle and a top.

Table 5.040.B Applicability
Buildings ≥75' long
Table 5.040.C General Character
Combinations of colors, materials, and massing may be used to visually express a base, middle, and top.

New facades and facade modifications along a street or civic space shall be designed to visually express a base, middle, and top:

Building Base. The base shall be a minimum of one story in height. For buildings taller than 3 stories the base may be up to 2-stories tall.

Building Middle. The middle shall be a minimum of one- story in height.

Building Top. The top may include multiple stories
including building stepbacks but should not exceed the
height of the building's middle. Parapets, cornices and entablatures may be used to articulate the top.
@Bc to clean up
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Table 5.050.A Description
New facades and renovations along a street or civic space shall be designed to modulate the apparent size and scale of a building by recessing a portion(s) of the facade. Recessions shall be articulated using one or more frontage types to create a semi-public space, such as a forecourt or dooryard.

Table 5.050.B Applicability
Buildings ≥100' long
Table 5.050.C General Character
Frequency Minimum one recession every 75' in
facade length
Width 10' min.

Depth 10' min.

If ground floor is recessed, recession shall extend from ground to sky

5.050 Architectural Recession(s)
Figure 5.050.A: Diagram of Architectural Recessions
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Elevation
Plan
Elevation
Plan
Chamfer profile bay
window
Square profile bay
window

5.060 Windows and Openings
Table 5.060.A Description
This Subsection describes standards for the composition of window bays and openings.

Table 5.060.B Applicability
Buildings ≥100' long
Table 5.060.C General Character
New facades and facade modifications shall be designed
to include an orderly composition of window bays and
openings.

All building facades shall be designed to include square- or vertically-oriented windows and openings, including
groupings of windows and openings, coordinated with
the building facade composition as per Subsection 5.03
(Massing and Composition).

Location of balconies when used should be coordinated
with windows and doors on the facade, and with the
composition of bays on the building facade.

Buildings at least 100' in length along the street are required to include projected or recessed window bays.

Bay windows shall have either a square or a chamfer profile.

Figure 5.060.A: Diagram of Windows and Openings
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6.010 Purpose
This Section provides the standards for frontage types. Frontages are the components of a building that provide the transition and interface between the public realm (street and sidewalk) and the private realm (setback or building).

6.020 Frontage Types

1. The names of the frontage types indicate their particular configuration or function and are not intended to limit uses within the associated building. For example, a Porch may be used by non-residential uses including, but not limited to, a restaurant or office, as allowed by the zone.

2. Each building is required to include at least one private frontage type along the front street or adjacent civic space. Buildings with entries along a side street are required to include at least one private frontage type on those facades. The Cottage Court Building Type is only required to have frontages facing the court.

3. The habitable space on ground floor along front facade with a minimum depth as identified in Table D (Building Form) of the ODS zone, is required to be habitable/occupiable space in compliance with this Subsection.

4. Accessibility is provided through the allowed private frontage types for each zone. This requirement does not apply when base floor elevation (BFE) exceeds three feet from existing grade.

5. Private frontage types not listed in Table F (Frontages) of the ODS zone are not allowed in that zone.

6. Each building may have multiple private frontage types in compliance with the allowed types in Table F (Frontages) of the ODS zone.

7. Each private frontage type shall be located in compliance with the facade zone per Table E (Building Placement) of the ODS zone.

8. Standards are stated for the front and side street facades of a design site.

Section 6: Frontage Types
Subsections:

6.010 Purpose

6.020 Frontage Types

6.030 Overview of Frontage Types

6.040 Porch Projecting

6.050 Porch Engaged

6.060 Dooryard

6.070 Stoop

6.080 Forecourt

6.090 Shopfront

6.100 Terrace

6.110 Galler y
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9. In addition to the ODS zone's standards, each private frontage is further refined through these standards to calibrate the type for its context.

6.030 Overview of Frontage Types
Table 6.030.A (Overview of Frontage Types) provides a summary of the allowed private frontage types in each ODS zone. See referenced Subsection(s) for standards.

Key P = Allowed X = Not Allowed
Table 6.030.A: Overview of Frontage Types
Zones
Private Frontage
Type
Specific
Standards
T3N T4N T4MS T5N T5MS
Porch Projecting 6.040 P P X X X
Porch Engaged 6.050 P P X X X
Dooryard 6.060 P P P P P
Stoop 6.070 P P P P X
Forecourt 6.080 X X P P P
Shopfront 6.090 X X P X P
Terrace 6.100 X X P P P
Gallery 6.110 X X P X P
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Table 6.040.A Description
The main facade of the building is set back from the front design site line with a covered structure encroaching
into the front setback. The resulting setback area may be defined by a fence or hedge to spatially maintain the edge of the street. The Porch may be one or two stories, is open on three sides, with all habitable space located behind the building setback line.

Table 6.040.B Size
Width, Clear 15' min.1
Depth, Clear 8' min.

Height, Clear 8' min.

Stories 2 stories max.

Finish Level above Sidewalk 1' min.2
Pedestrian Access Width 3' min.
1 Reduce to 8' min. and maximum 1 story when applied to Cottage Court Building Type
2 Common entries may be set at grade per local and federal accessibility standards.

Table 6.040.C Miscellaneous
Porch shall be open on three sides and have a roof. Clear glass may be installed between the porch columns if the minimum size of individual panes is 1'.

6.040 Porch Projecting
Example of a Projecting Porch
Setback
Setback
ROW
ROW
Street
Street
ROW/ Design Site Line Setback Line
Key
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Table 6.050.A Description
A portion of the main facade of the building projects into the front setback to create an area for a covered structure that projects from the rest of the facade that is set back.

The resulting yard may be defined by a fence or hedge to spatially define the edge of the street. The Porch may be one or two stories and may have two or three adjacent
sides that are engaged to the building with at least one side open.

Table 6.050.B Size
Width, Clear 15' min.

Depth, Clear 8' min.

Height, Clear 8' min.

Stories 2 stories max.

Finish Level above Sidewalk 1' min.1
Pedestrian Access Width 3' min.

Encroachment area of building facade
Depth 6' max.

Width2 1/3 min. of overall
building facade.
1 Common entries may be set at grade per local and federal accessibility standards.
2 Encroachment width may not exceed width of Porch (A).

Table 6.050.C Miscellaneous
Porch shall be open on two sides and have a roof. Clear glass may be installed between the porch columns if the minimum size of individual panes is 1'.

6.050 Porch Engaged
Example of an Engaged Porch
ROW StreetSetback
ROW StreetSetback
ROW/ Design Site Line Setback Line
Key
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Table 6.060.A Description
The main facade of the building is set back from the front design site line, which is defined by a low wall or hedge, creating a small private area between the sidewalk and
the facade. Each Dooryard is separated from adjacent
Dooryards. The Dooryard may be raised or at grade.

Table 6.060.B Size
Depth, Clear 6' min.

Length 15' min.

Distance between Glazing 4' max.

Depth of Recessed Entries 3' max.

Pedestrian Access Width 3' min.

Height of Dooryard Fence/Wall
above Finish Level
3' max.

Table 6.060.C Miscellaneous
Each Dooryard shall provide access to only one ground floor entry.

6.060 Dooryard
Example of a Dooryard
ROW/ Design Site Line Setback Line
Key
ROW StreetSetback
ROWSetback
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Table 6.070.A Description
The main facade of the building is near the front design site line with steps to an elevated entry. The Stoop is elevated above the sidewalk to provide privacy along the sidewalk- facing rooms. Stairs or ramps from the Stoop may lead
directly to the sidewalk or may be parallel to the sidewalk.

Table 6.070.B Size
Width, Clear 4' min.

Depth, Clear 3' min.

Finish Level above Sidewalk 1' min.1
Depth of Recessed Entries 8' max. Ω
1 Common entries may be set at grade per local and federal accessibility standards.

Table 6.070.C Miscellaneous
Entry doors shall be covered or recessed to provide shelter from the elements.

Gates are not allowed.

6.070 Stoop
Example of a Stoop
ROW/ Design Site Line Setback Line
Key
ROW StreetSetback
ROW StreetSetback
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Table 6.080.A Description
The main facade of the building is at or near the front design site line and a portion is set back, extending the public realm into the design site to create an entry court or shared garden space for housing, or an additional shopping or
restaurant seating area within retail and service areas.

Table 6.080.B Size
Width, Clear 15' min.

Depth, Clear 15' min.

Ratio, Height to Width 2:1 max.

Other frontages, awnings, and
balconies may encroach into all
sides of the Forecourt.

Max. 1/2 width of
Forecourt
Table 6.080.C Miscellaneous
Forecourts may be utilized to group several entries at a common elevation in compliance with the zones' ground
floor finish level standards.

The proportions and orientation of a Forecourt shall be in compliance with the diagram below for solar orientation and user comfort.

6.080 Forecourt
Example of a Forecourt with Shopfronts
ROW/ Design Site Line Setback Line
Key
width (w)
h<2w
height (h)
ROW StreetSetback
ROW StreetSetback
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Table 6.090.A Description
The main facade of the building is at or near the front design site line with at-grade entrance from the sidewalk. The type is intended for service, retail, or restaurant use and includes substantial glazing between the Shopfront base and the ground floor ceiling. This type may include an
awning that overlaps the sidewalk.

Table 6.090.B Size
Distance between Glazing 2' max.

Ground Floor Glazing between
Sidewalk and Finished Ceiling
Height
75% min.

Depth of Recessed Entries 5' max.

Shopfront Base 6" min.; 2' max.

Table 6.090.C Awning (Allowed/Not Required)
Depth 5' min.

Setback from Curb 2' min.

Height, Clear 10' min.

6.090 Shopfront
Example of a Shopfront
ROW/ Design Site Line Setback Line
Key
ROW/Setback Street
ROW/Setback Street
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Table 6.100.A Description
The main facade is at or near the front design site line with steps leading to an elevated area providing pedestrian
circulation along the facade to connect multiple entrances.

The type is used for retail, service, office uses, or housing to provide outdoor areas along the sidewalk and/or to
accommodate an existing or intended grade change.

Table 6.100.B Size
Depth of Terrace 8' min. residential
10' min. non-residential
Finish Level above Sidewalk 3' max.

Distance between Stairs 25' max.

Table 6.100.C Miscellaneous
May be utilized to group several entries at a common
elevation in compliance with the zones' ground floor finish level standards.

Ramps are required to be integrated along the terrace to connect multiple entrances of the building(s).

6.100 Terrace
Example of a Terrace with low-wall seating
ROW/ Design Site Line Setback Line
Key
ROW StreetSetback
ROW StreetSetback
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Table 6.110.A Description
The main facade of the building is set back from the
front design site line and an at-grade covered structure, articulated with colonnade or arches, overlaps the
sidewalk. The type may be one or two stories. When used in nonresidential settings, the Shopfront Type is included; when used in residential settings, Stoops, Dooryards, and Forecourts may be included as allowed by the zone.

Table 6.110.B Size
Depth, Clear 8' min.

Ground Floor Height, Clear 12' min.

Upper Floor Height, Clear 9' min.

Height 2 stories max.

Setback from Curb 18" min. (clear)
Table 6.110.C Miscellaneous
Habitable Space
Galleries shall also follow the standards of the Shopfront, see Subsection 6.090 (Shopfront).

Galleries shall have a consistent depth across the entire front and/or side street facade.

Galleries are allowed to project over the sidewalk in the public ROW.

The second story of the Gallery may be covered.

6.110 Gallery
Example of a two-story Gallery with an uncovered second story ROW/ Design Site Line Setback Line
Key
SidewalkROW Street
SidewalkROW Street
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7.010 Purpose
This Section establishes the standards applicable to new civic spaces. These standards supplement the standards for each zone. Civic space is land in the public realm (publicly or privately owned) for civic gathering purposes.

7.020 Civic Space Types

1. As required by Subsection 3.040 (Large Sites), design sites of least five acres are required to set aside a minimum area of 10 percent of the design site as civic space. One or more civic spaces may be used to meet the required area.

2. Each civic space is described as to its purpose and intent along with standards and characteristics regarding general physical character, uses, size and location. Characteristics are considered standards unless stated otherwise.

3. Public access and visibility is required along public parks, natural open spaces, and civic uses, including creeks and drainages and stormwater management areas, and shall be fronted by:

A. Single-loaded frontage streets (those with development on one side and open space on the other); B. Bike and pedestrian paths; or
C. Other methods of frontage that provide similar access and visibility to the open space allowed in the zone. Such access may be provided through public easements or other similar methods.

Section 7: Civic Space Types
Subsections:

7.010 Purpose

7.020 Civic Space Types

7.030 Overview of Civic Space Types

7.040 Pocket Park/Plaza

7.050 Playground

7.060 Passage

7.070 Greenway

7.080 Plaza
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4. The facades on building design sites attached to or across a street from a civic space shall be designed as a "front" on to the civic space. See Figure 7.020.1 (Building Frontage Adjacent to a Civic Space) for reference.

7.030 Overview of Civic Space Types
Table 7.030.A (Overview of Civic Space Types) provides a summary of the allowed civic space types by zone.

See referenced Subsection(s) for standards.

Key P = Allowed X = Not Allowed
Building Frontage
Building adjacent to Civic Space
Figure 7.020.1 Building Frontage Adjacent to a Civic Space Table 7.030.A: Overview of Civic Space Types
Zones
Private Frontage
Type
Specific
Standards
T3N T4N T4MS T5N T5MS
Pocket Park/Plaza 7.04 0 P P P P P
Playground 7.050 P P P P P
Passage 7.060 P P P P P
Greenway 7.070 P P X X X
Plaza 7.080 X X P P P
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Table 7.040.A Description
A small-scale space, serving the immediate neighborhood, available for informal activities in close proximity to neighborhood residences, and civic purposes, intended as intimate spaces for seating or dining.

Table 7.040.B Size and Location
Size 50' x 50' min.

Street required on one of the Pocket Park/Plaza's sides Facades on design sites attached to or across a street shall "front" on to the Pocket Park/Plaza.

7.040 Pocket Park/Plaza
Figure 7.020.1 Building Frontage Adjacent to a Civic Space Examples of a Pocket Park/Plaza
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Table 7.050.A Description
A small-scale space designed and equipped for the
recreation of children. These spaces serve as quiet, safe places protected from the street and typically in locations where children do not have to cross any major streets.

An open shelter, play structures, or interactive art and fountains may be included. Playgrounds may be included
within all other civic space types.

Table 7.050.B Size and Location
Size 40' x 60' min.

7.050 Playground
Examples of a Playground
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Table 7.060.A Description
A pedestrian pathway that extends from the public sidewalk into a civic space and/or across the block to another
public sidewalk. The pathway is lined by non-residential Shopfronts and/or residential ground floors and pedestrian entries as required by the zone.

Table 7.060.B Size and Location
Size 15' min. clear width between or
through buildings
Ground floor facades shall be in compliance with facade zone in Table E (Building Placement) and frontages allowed in Table F (Frontages) of the ODS zone.

7.060 Passage
Examples of a Passage
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Table 7.070.A Description
A multiple-block long linear space for community gathering and strolling for nearby residents and employees, defined by a tree-lined street on at least one side, sometimes
forming a one-way couplet on its flanks and by the fronting buildings across the street. Greenways serve an important role as a green connector between destinations.

Table 7.070.B Size and Location
Size 2 continuous blocks in length min.

Width 50' min.

Shall front at least one street

7.070 Greenway
Examples of a Greenway
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Table 7.080.A Description
A community-wide focal point primarily for civic purposes and commercial activities.

Table 7.080.B Size and Location
Size 100' x 100' min.

Street required one of the Plaza's sides
Facades on design sites attached to or across a street shall "front" on to the Plaza.

7.080 Plaza
Examples of a Plaza
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8.010 Purpose
This Section provides definitions for specialized terms and phrases used in this ODS. All other applicable definitions in Title 18 (Zoning) apply.

8.020 Definitions
A. Definitions
Abutting. Having a common property line or district boundary, or separated by a private or public street or easement.

Access or Service Drive. A public or private way of paving or right-of-way of not more than 30 feet affording means of access to property.

Access Frontage or Service Road or Street. A public or private street or right-of-way of not less than minimum standards as specified by the subdivision ordinance of the City affording means of access to property.

Adjacent. Sharing a common design site line, or having design site lines separated only by an alley.

Adjacent Buildings. Two or more buildings located upon adjacent design sites.

Alley. A public or private way to be used primarily for vehicular access to the back or side of a design site of real property that otherwise abuts a street.

Apartment, Efficiency. A dwelling unit in a multi-unit building, consisting of not more than one habitable room, excluding the kitchen or kitchenette and sanitary facilities, of a total floor area of not more than 400 square feet.

Applicant. Any individual, firm, or any other entity that applies to the City for the applicable permits to undertake any construction or development within the City.

Section 8: Definitions
Subsections:

8.010 Purpose

8.020 Definitions

8.030 Measurement Methods
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Architectural Feature. Exterior building element intended to provide ornamentation to the building massing including, but not limited to: eaves, cornices, bay windows, window and door surrounds, light fixtures, canopies, and balconies.

Attached Building or Structure. Any building or structure which is structurally a part of or has a common wall and/or continuous roof with a primary building or structure, except where such connection is a breezeway or walkway incidental to and not a necessary part of the construction of the primary building.

Awning. A roof or cover which projects from a wall of a building over a window or door, made of canvas, aluminum, or similar material, which may be fixed in place or be retractable.

B. Definitions
Basement. A story whose floor is more than 12 inches, but not more than half of its story height below the average level of the adjoining finished grade (as distinguished from a “cellar,” which is a story more than one-half below such level). A basement, when used as a dwelling, shall not be counted as a story for purposes of height measurement.

Bathroom. A room that contains all of the following features: a bathtub or shower, a washbowl, and a toilet.

Bay. Any division of a building between vertical lines or planes, especially the entire space included between two adjacent supports.

Bay Window. An architectural projection from the building cantilevered from the facade, consisting of one or more stories in height, containing at least 60 percent glass area.

Block. An area of land separated from other areas by adjacent streets, railroads, rights-of-way, public areas, or the subdivision boundary.

Block Face. The aggregate of all the building facades on one side of a block. The block face provides the context for establishing architectural harmony.

Block Length. The horizontal distance from the right-of-way on one end of the block to the right-of-way on the other end along the same street.

Block Perimeter. The aggregate of all sides of a block bounded by the abutting rights-of-way.

Block-Scale, Building. A building that is individually as large as a block or individual buildings collectively arranged along a street to form a continuous facade as long as most or all of a block.

Buildable Area. The horizontal area in which a building is allowed to be constructed.

Building Elevation. The exterior wall of a building not adjacent to a public right-of-way, the front or side along a private street, or civic space.

Building Entrance. A point of pedestrian ingress and egress to the front of a building along the sidewalk of the street immediately adjacent to the building.

Building Facade. The exterior wall of a building adjacent to a street, the front or side along a private street, or civic space.

1. Building Facade, Front. The exterior wall of a building adjacent to a street or civic space.

2. Building Facade, Side Street. The exterior wall of a building adjacent to a side street.

3. Building Facade, Interior Side. The exterior wall of a building adjacent to the interior design site line(s).
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4. Building Facade, Rear. The exterior wall of a building opposite the front.

Building Form. The overall shape and dimensions of a building.

Building Frontage. The facade(s) along the front and side street of the design site.

Building Frontage, Principal. The facade along the front of the design site, typically the narrower of sides and identified by an address.

Building, Primary. The building that serves as the focal point for all activities related to the principal use of the design site.

Building, Setback. See "Setback, Building."
Building Type. A structure defined by its combination of configuration, disposition, and function.

C. Definitions
Ceiling Height, Ground Floor. The height from finished floor to finished ceiling of primary rooms on the ground floor, not including secondary rooms which include, but are not limited to: bathrooms, closets, utility rooms, and storage spaces.

Ceiling Height, Upper Floor(s). The height from finished floor to finished ceiling of primary rooms on the floor(s) above the ground floor, not including secondary rooms which include, but are not limited to:
bathrooms, closets, utility rooms, and storage spaces.

Cellar. That portion of a building between floor and ceiling which is wholly or partly below grade and so located that the vertical distance from grade to the floor below is equal to or greater than the vertical distance from grade to ceiling. A cellar shall not be counted as a story, for the purpose of height standards.

Center. Concentration of ground floor shopping, restaurants, and services, with additional offices and housing located above, within a Walkable Urban context.

Chamfered Corner. An external wall of a building joining two perpendicular exterior walls, typically at a symmetrical, 45 degree angle creating a beveled edge to the building rather than a 90 degree corner.

Civic. A term defining not-for-profit organizations that are dedicated to arts, culture, education, religious activities, recreation, government, transit, and public parking facilities.

Civic Building. A structure operated by governmental or not-for-profit organizations and limited to civic and related uses.

Civic Space. An outdoor area dedicated for public gathering and civic activities. See Section 7 (Civic Space Types).

Common Courtyard. An entry court, forecourt, or courtyard shared by multiple residential units or commercial spaces.

Common Open Space. An entry court, forecourt, courtyard, or other on-site open space shared by multiple residential units or non-residential units.

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Communication Equipment Building. A building housing operating electrical and mechanical equipment necessary for the conduct of a communications business with or without personnel.

Communications Tower. Any structure which supports an antenna.

Community Center. A multi-purpose meeting and recreational facility typically consisting of one or more meeting or multi-purpose rooms, kitchen, and/or outdoor barbecue facilities, that are available for use by various groups for such activities as meetings, parties, receptions, dances, etc.

Condominium. An estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of the property together with a separate interest in space called a unit, the boundaries of which are described on a recorded final map, design site map, or condominium plan. The condominium may be commercial, industrial, residential, or any combination. [ Civil Code §783, §1351(f)].

Corner Element. A physical distinction in a building at the corner of two streets or a street and public space.

Corner Entry. An entrance located on the corner of a building.

Cottage Court. See Subsection 4.060 (Cottage Court).

Council. The City Council of the City of Pittsburg.

Courtyard (syn. Court). An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by walls or buildings on at least two sides and often shared by multiple residential units or non-residential units, not including off-street parking.

Courtyard Building, Large. See Subsection 4.110 (Courtyard Building Large).

Courtyard Building, Small. See Subsection 4.100 (Courtyard Building Small).

Coverage

1. Coverage, Accessory Structures. The sum of the footprint area of all structures on a design site.

2. Coverage, Building. The floor area of the largest story of a building divided by the total design site area.

3. Coverage, Design Site. The portion of the design site expressed as a percentage that is covered in buildings or other structures.

Co-working Space. A facilitated environment which may contain shared facilities including, but not limited to: conference rooms, reception services, phones, and other business amenities. Work spaces are used by a recognized membership who share the site in order to interact and collaborate with each other as part of a community and to reduce duplicated costs by sharing facilities. The uses shall have externally observable attributes similar to uses allowed in the zone in which that they are located. Equipment is limited to those which do not generate noise or pollutants in excess of what is customary within a typical office environment. Such space located in a research & development building may use equipment consistent with research & development uses. Co-working space may be interchangeably referred to as “incubator space."
Cul-de-sac. A street which connects to another public street only at one end and is not planned for later extension.

Crawl Space. A shallow unfinished uninhabitable space beneath the floor or under the roof of a building, that provides access to utility, structural, and other building components not readily accessible from the habitable portions of the building.
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D. Definitions
Dangerous or Objectionable Elements. Any land or building structure used or occupied in any manner so as to create any dangerous, injurious, noxious, or otherwise objectionable fire, explosive, or other hazard; noise or vibration, smoke, dust, odor, or other form of air pollution; heat, cold, dampness, electrical, or other disturbance; glare; liquid or solid refuse or wastes; or other substance, condition or elements in such manner or in such amount as to adversely affect the surrounding area or adjoining premises.

Days. Calendar days unless this ODS specifies otherwise.

Defensible Space. A public, private, or semi-private residential environment whose physical characteristics—building layout and site plan—function to allow inhabitants themselves to become key agents in ensuring their security.

Department. Pittsburg's Planning Department.

Depth, Ground-Floor Space. The distance from the street-facing facade to the rear interior wall of the ground-floor space available to an allowed use.

Depth-to-Height Ratio. The relationship of the depth of a space measured perpendicular to a building divided by the average height of the buildings adjacent to the space.

Design Site. A portion of land within a parcel, delineated from other design sites and/or parcels to accommodate no more than one building type. The main purpose of a design site is to allow a parcel large enough to contain more than one building type to contain multiple building types while not requiring the legal subdivision of the parcel into additional parcels.

1. Design Site, Corner. A design site located at the intersection of two or more streets, where they intersect at an interior angle of not more than 175 degrees. If the intersection angle is more than 175 degrees, the design site is considered an interior design site.

2. Design Site, Flag. A design site not meeting minimum design site frontage standards and where access to a public or private street is provided by means of a long, narrow driveway between abutting design sites.

3. Design Site, Interior. A design site abutting only one street.

4. Design Site, Through. A design site with two or more frontage lines that do not intersect.

Design Site Area. The total square footage or acreage of horizontal area included within the design site lines.

Design Site Coverage. See "Coverage."
Design Site Depth. The horizontal distance between the front design site line and rear design site line of a design site measured perpendicular to the front design site line.

Design Site Line. The perimeter and geometry of a design site demarcating one design site from another.

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c. The frontage line generally perceived to be the front design site line in the case of a corner design site with three or more frontage lines, none of which are adjacent to a thoroughfare or a design site with independent frontage;
d. The frontage line adjacent to a thoroughfare in the case of a corner design site with two or more frontage lines, one of which is adjacent to a thoroughfare; e. The frontage line adjacent to a design site with independent frontage in the case of a corner design site with two or more frontage lines, one of which is adjacent to a design site with independent frontage; or
f. The frontage line adjacent to the front design site line of an adjacent design site in the case of a through design site.

2. Design Site Line, Rear. That design site line opposite the front design site line.

3. Design Site Line, Side. Design site lines connecting the front and rear design site lines.

Design Site Width. The horizontal distance between the design site lines measured perpendicular to the front design site line.

Detached. Separate or unconnected.

Development Site. The parcel(s) or portion(s) thereof on which proposed structures and improvements are to be constructed.

Diligently Pursued. Continued with constant or appropriate effort.

Display. An item or arrangement of items indoors that is not attached to a window, door or wall.

Disposition, Formal. Composed in a formal arrangement, in a regular, classical, and typically symmetrical manner.

Disposition, Informal. Composed in an informal character with a mix of formal and natural characteristics.

Disposition, Natural. A preservation of the existing natural condition or a composition of elements arranged as they would appear in nature, with irregular shapes and asymmetry.

Distance Between Entries. The horizontal distance between entrances to a building or buildings, measured parallel to the facade.

Dooryard. See Subsection 6.060 (Dooryard).

Drive-Through Service. Any business that either by design or operation provides services or products directly to occupants of a motor vehicle, except gasoline service stations.

Driveway. A vehicular lane within a design site, or shared between two design sites, usually leading to a garage, other parking, or loading area.

Dwelling, Group Living (syn. Co-housing). Dwellings designed for occupancy of groups living together and having a central dining facility.

E. Definitions
Elevated Ground Floor. A ground floor situated above the grade plane of the adjacent sidewalk.

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of a vertical or horizontal regulatory limit by extending: into a setback, beyond the build-to-line into the public frontage, or above a height limit.

Entry. An opening, including, but not limited to, a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a building.

1. Entry, Primary. The opening that allows access to a building directly from the sidewalk along the front facade.

2. Entry, Service. An entrance located toward or at the rear of the building intended for the delivery of goods and removal of refuse.

Established Landscape. The point in time at which plants have developed roots into the soil adjacent to the root ball.

Establishment Period. The first year after installing a plant in a landscape.

External Employees. An employee who does not reside at his or her place of employment.

F. Definitions
Facade. See "Building Facade."
Facade Zone. The area between the minimum and maximum setback lines along the front of a design site and along the side street of a corner design site where the building facade is required to be placed.

The zone standards identify the minimum amount of facade to be placed in the facade zone. See Subsection 8.030 (Measurement Methods).

Facility. An improvement, structure, or building that is designed and used for a particular purpose.

Finish Level, Ground Floor. Height difference between the finished floor on the ground floor and the adjacent sidewalk. In the case of a terrace frontage that serves as the public right-of-way, the floor finish level is the height of the walk above the adjacent street. Standards for ground floor finish level for ground floor residential uses do not apply to ground floor lobbies and common areas in multi-unit buildings.

Flex Space. A room or group of internally connected rooms designed to accommodate an evolution of use over time in response to an evolving market demand. Typically designed to accommodate future commercial uses, while accommodating less intense short-term uses, including, but not limited to, residential or live/work, until the commercial demand has been established.

Flood Hazard. The threat of overflow stormwaters having the capability to flood lands or improvements, transport or deposit debris, scour the surface soil, dislodge or damage structures, or erode the banks of channels.

Floor Coverage. See “Coverage."
Floorplate. An area measurement in square feet of either the gross or the rentable floor area of a typical floor in a building.

Floorplate, Non-residential. The square footage area measurement of a floorplate dedicated to non- residential uses.

Floorplate, Residential. The square footage area measurement of a floorplate dedicated to residential uses.

Flow Rate. The rate at which water flows through pipes and valves, measured in gallons per minute or cubic feet per second.

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Footprint, Building. The outline of the area of ground covered by the foundations of a building or structure.

Forecourt. See Subsection 6.080 (Forecourt).

Freestanding Wall. A wall that is separate from a building and supported by independent means.

Front. See "Design Site Line, Front."
Front Loaded. (Front Access). Design sites that provide vehicular access from the front of the design site.

Frontage, Private. The area between the building facade and the back of the sidewalk abutting a street (public or private) or public open space.

Frontage, Public. The area between the on-street parking and the back of the sidewalk.

Frontage Line. The design site line(s) of a design site fronting a street (public or private) or a civic space.

Frontage Type. A physical element configured to connect the building facade to the back of the sidewalk abutting a street or public open space depending on the intended physical character of the zone.

Furniture Area. An area of space that allows for the placement of furniture without restricting the movement of pedestrians.

G. Definitions
Gable. A vertical wall in the shape of a triangle formed between the cornice or eave and the ridge of the roof.

Gallery. See Subsection 6.110 (Gallery).

General Retail. Stores and shops selling many lines of merchandise. Examples of these stores and lines of merchandise include: bicycle sales, service, and rental; bookstores, except adult bookstores; apparel and accessories; bakeries; and food stores.

Glazing. Openings in a building in which glass is installed.

Grade. The finished ground level at any point along the exterior walls of a structure. Where walls are parallel to and within five feet of a sidewalk, alley or other public way, the level above ground shall be measured at the elevation of the sidewalk, alley or public way. Also see "Grade, Finished." Grade, Finished. The final ground surface elevation after the completion of grading or other site preparation related to a proposed development that conforms to an approved Grading Permit or Building Permit. In cases where substantial fill is proposed, "finished grade" shall be established by the Director consistent with design sites in the immediate vicinity and shall not be, nor have been artificially raised to gain additional building height. Also see "Grade." Grade, Pre-Development. The grade of a design site prior to any site improvements related to the proposed development.

Grading. Earthwork performed to alter the natural contours of an area.

Green Building Practices. A whole-systems approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings and structures that helps mitigate the environmental, economic, and social impacts of construction, demolition, and renovation. Green building practices including, but not limited to, those described in the LEED™ rating system recognize the relationship between natural and built environments 122
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and seek to minimize the use of energy, water, and other natural resources and provide a healthy, productive environment.

Greenway. See Subsection 7.070 (Greenway).

Ground Floor. The floor of a building located nearest to the level of the ground around the building.

Gross Floor Area. The total floor area inside the building envelope, including the external walls, but not including the roof.

Ground Floor Ceiling Height. Height from finished floor to finished ceiling of primary rooms on the ground floor, not including secondary rooms including, but not limited to: bathrooms, closets, utility rooms, and storage spaces.

Gross Parking Area. The total area of parking space and drive included on a design site.

Gross Residential Acreage. The total area, measured in acres, included within the design site lines of a residential development.

Guest House. A detached structure accessory to a single dwelling, accommodating living/sleeping quarters, but without kitchen or cooking facilities.

H. Definitions
Habitable Space. The portion of a building that is suitable for human occupancy.

Hardscape. Paving, decks, patios, and other hard, non-porous surfaces.

Height

1. Height, Number of Stories. The number of stories in a structure allowed above adjacent finished grade. See "Stories."

2. Height, Overall. The vertical distance between adjacent finished grade and the highest part of the structure directly above.

3. Height, Highest Eave/parapet. The vertical distance between adjacent finished grade and the highest eave or parapet of the building.

High Water-use or Non-drought-Tolerant Plant. A plant that will require regular irrigation for adequate appearance, growth, and disease resistance.

House-Scale Building. A building that is the size of a small-to-large house and detached from other buildings, typically ranging from 24 feet to as large as 80 feet overall, including wings.

I. Definitions
Impervious. The area of any surface that prevents the infiltration of water into the ground including, but not limited to, roads, parking areas, concrete, and buildings.

Improved. An area which has been paved or planted and is permanently maintained as such.

Improvement. The product of any modification to a site structure or building, not including maintenance or repairs.

Infill. The development of vacant land that was bypassed by earlier waves of development and is now largely surrounded by developed land.
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Irrigation Efficiency. The measurement of the amount of water beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system, characteristics, and management practices.

Irrigated Landscape Area. An entire design site less the building footprint, driveways, non-irrigated portions of parking lots, and other hardscape areas. Landscape areas encompass all portions of a development site to be improved with planting and irrigation. They include water bodies including, but not limited to, fountains, swimming pools, and ponds. Natural open spaces without irrigation systems are not included.

J. Definitions
No specialized terms beginning with the letter J are defined at this time.

K. Definitions
No specialized terms beginning with the letter J are defined at this time.

L. Definitions
L-Shaped (syn. Ell). A horizontal form for the main body of a building or a massing composition, also referred to as an "Ell" which is an extension at a right angle to the length of a building.

Landing. A level area at the top or bottom of a staircase or between one flight of stairs and another.

Landscaping. Flowers, shrubs, trees, or other decorative material of natural origin.

LEED™ Rating System. The most recent version of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) Commercial Green Building Rating System, or other related LEED™ rating system, approved by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Live/Work. An integrated housing unit and working space, occupied and utilized by a single household in a structure, either single-unit dwelling or multiple-unit dwelling, that has been designed or structurally modified to accommodate joint residential occupancy and work activity, and which includes:

1. Complete kitchen space and sanitary facilities; and

2. Working space reserved for and regularly used by one or more occupants of the unit.

Living Area. The interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but not including garages or any accessory structure.

Loading Dock(s). A platform where cargo from vehicles can be loaded or unloaded.

Loading Spaces, Off-street. Permanently improved and maintained areas on the design site dedicated to loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and merchandise.

Lodging. See “Bed and Breakfast” or “Hotel or Motel."
Lot. See "Design Site."
Low-Water-Use or Extra Drought-Tolerant Plant. A plant that can survive without irrigation throughout the year once established, although supplemental water may be desirable during drought periods for improved appearance and disease resistance.

M. Definitions
Main Body. The primary massing of a primary building.

Main Facade. The front facade of a building.
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Main Street Building. See Subsection 4.120 (Main Street Building).

Major. Having a greater size, scope, effect, characteristic, or quality relative to the other corresponding sizes, scopes, effects, characteristics, or qualities; or being the greater of two or more.

Massing. The overall shape or arrangement of the bulk or volume of a building and structures.

Median. A planted or paved area which separates two roadways or divides a portion of a road into two or more lanes.

Minor. Having a lesser size, scope, effect, characteristic, or quality relative to the average size, scope, effect, characteristic, or qualities; or being the lesser of two or more.

Mixed-Use. Multiple functions within the same building or the same general area through superimposition or within the same area through adjacency.

Mobile Home. A vehicle, other than a motor vehicle, designed and equipped to contain one or more dwelling units to be used without a permanent foundation, and which is in excess of 8 feet in width and in excess of 40 feet in length.

Moderate Water-Use or Semi-Drought-Tolerant Plant. A plant that can survive throughout the year with occasional irrigation.

Multiplex, Large. See Subsection 4.080 (Multiplex Large).

Multiplex, Small. See Subsection 4.070 (Multiplex Small).

Multi-Unit Building. A residential, non-residential, or mixed-use building in which there exists three or more separate units with direct exterior access and in which there are appurtenant shared facilities.

Distinguishing characteristics of a multi-tenant building or use may, but need not, include common ownership of the real property upon which the building or use is located, common wall construction, and multiple occupant use of a single structure.

N. Definitions
Neighborhood Center. A walkable environment that provides a mix of civic, institutional, and/or commercial uses.

New Construction. Structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after the effective date of this ODS.

Nonconforming Design Site. A design site that was legally created before the effective date of this ODS and does not comply with the minimum area, depth, width, or other applicable standards of the zone it is located.

Nonconforming Site Improvement. A site improvement (e.g., fences, landscaping, parking, walls, etc.) that conformed to the standards of the previous zoning that lawfully existed before the effective date of this ODS and does not conform to the present standards of the zone in which it is located.

Non-Street Frontage. Building facades that do not face a street or civic space. 125
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O. Definitions
ODS Zone (syn. Transect Zone). One of several zones mapped on the ODS Overlay Map. See Figure

2.020.1 (ODS Overlay Map).

Off-Street Parking. The area(s) located on a design site available for temporary storage of passenger vehicles, including a public or private parking lot where parking is the principal use of the property.

Open Space. See “Civic Space."
Open Space Easement. See “Scenic Easement or Open Space Easement." Open Structure. An accessory structure having a roof constructed of lattice or other roof material which allows light and air to pass through a minimum of 50 percent of the roof surface. Additionally, the sides of an open structure consist only of support posts and decorative or functional elements including, but not limited to, braces and railings such that light and air can pass through a minimum of 75 percent of each side. Open structures include but are not limited to trellises, trellis-like patio covers, and other shade structures. Play structures do not qualify as open structures, but are regulated as minor or major accessory structures.

Oriel Window (syn. Upper Story Bay Window). A window that projects from the building facade or elevation, located on upper floors and may extend for multiple stories.

Outdoor Storage Building. A building used primarily for storage of goods and materials, and uninhabitable.

Overhead Doors. Doors constructed in horizontally hinged Subsections that are equipped with hardware that rolls the Subsections into an overhead position, clear of the opening.

P. Definitions
Parapet. A low wall along the edge of a roof or the portion of a wall that extends above the roof line.

Parcel, Nonconforming. A legally created parcel which does not conform with current standards for area, width, frontage or other such standards for the zone in which the parcel is located because of annexation or amendments to the title.

Park and Recreational Area, Public. Include playgrounds, public gardens, outdoor sports grounds, indoor sports structures within a park area, tot lots, passive park areas, and other areas of use to the general public for recreation or outdoor diversions, not including commercial recreation facilities (see “Commercial Recreation Facility.”)
Parking Driveway Width. The horizontal measurement of an access driveway to a parking area, measured perpendicular to the direction of travel.

Parkway. That portion of a public right-of-way located between the outermost curb-lane driving lane and the farthest edge of the right-of-way.

Passage. See Subsection 7.060 (Passage).

Passageway. A pathway unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit.

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Patio Cover. A one story, roofed structure, not more than 12 feet in height above adjacent finished grade, used only for recreational and/or outdoor living purposes, that may be attached or detached as an accessory structure to the primary building.

Pedestrian Shed. An area centered on a destination including, but not limited to, a civic space, civic building, or main street. Its size is limited by an average distance that may be traversed at an easy walking pace in a given amount of time from its center to its edge, about 1,500 feet. Pedestrian sheds are used for planning Walkable Urban areas.

Pedestrian Orientation. A physical structure or place with design qualities and elements that contribute to an active, inviting, and pleasant place for pedestrians that typically includes most of the following elements:

1. Building facades that are highly articulated at the street level, with interesting uses of material, color, and architectural detailing, located directly behind the sidewalk;

2. Visibility into buildings at the street level;

3. A continuous sidewalk, with a minimum of intrusions into pedestrian right-of-way;

4. Continuity of building facades along the street with few interruptions in the progression of buildings and stores;

5. Signs oriented and scaled to the pedestrian rather than the motorist; and/or

6. Pedestrian orientation may also include: design amenities related to the street level including, but not limited to, awnings, paseos, and arcades; landscaping and street furniture.

Pedestrian-Oriented Businesses. General commercial businesses that allow customers to park once and complete multiple transactions and visits on foot in a context that encourages people to walk instead of drive.

Pedestrian-Oriented Use. A land use that is intended to encourage walk-in customers and that generally does not limit the number of customers by requiring appointments or otherwise excluding the general public. A pedestrian oriented use provides spontaneous draw from sidewalk and street due to visual interest, high customer turnover, and/or social interaction.

Pennant. Any lightweight flexible plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, in a series of three or more, designed to move in the wind.

Playground. See Subsection 7.050 (Playground).

Plaza. See Subsection 7.080 (Plaza).

Plot Plan. A plan for an individual residential design site within an approved subdivision. At a minimum, the plot plan shows the design site property lines with metes and bounds; street address; driveways; grading; proposed locations for structures; public and private improvements (e.g., utility service laterals); retaining walls; trees; and measurements to locate these improvements within the design site.

Podium. A continuous projecting base or pedestal under a building often occupied by parking.

Podium Top. A flat, elevated and open area above a podium that can be used as common area.

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Porch. A covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building.

1. Porch, Engaged. See Subsection 6.050 (Porch Engaged).

2. Porch, Projecting. See Subsection 6.040 (Porch Projecting).

Pre-Development Grade. The grade of a design site prior to any site improvements related to the proposed development.

Premises. An area of land with its appurtenances and buildings which because of its unity of use may be regarded as the smallest conveyable unit.

Primary Building. See "Building, Primary."
Primary Living Space. A space within the primary building that is designed as a living room, dining room, or bedroom.

Private Open Space. The area required for each unit in some building types, provided as outdoor yard areas, patios, decks, and balconies, but excluding stairs, entrance decks, and/or landings. Does not include required setbacks.

Private Street. Any street not a public street.

Public Property. Any property publicly owned outside of the designated public right-of-way.

Public Street. A street for which the right-of-way is owned by or offered for dedication to the public and accepted by the City.

Q. Definitions
No specialized terms beginning with the letter Q are defined at this time.

R. Definitions
Rear. Opposite of front.

Rear-Loaded (syn. Rear Access). Vehicular access from the rear of the design site.

Recessed Entry. An entrance to a building that is set back from the facade of the building.

Recreational Area. Areas of active play or recreation including, but not limited to, sports fields, school yards, picnic grounds, or other areas with intense foot traffic.

Relocation. The act or process of moving a structure or object from one property to another property or to a different location on the same property.

Renovation

1. A structural change to the foundation, roof, floor, or exterior of load-bearing walls of a facility, or the extension of an existing facility to increase its floor area.

2. Alteration of an existing facility including, but not limited to, significantly changing its function, even if such renovation does not include any structural change to the facility.

3. Remodeling of the building interior or exterior.

Residential. Premises used primarily for human habitation.

Residential Development. Any development that consists entirely of dwellings.

Right-of-Way (ROW). Land dedicated to transportation purposes and/or use by the general public. 128
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Rowhouse. See Subsection 4.090 (Townhouse).

Runoff. Water which is not absorbed by the soil to which it is applied. Runoff usually occurs when water is applied at too great a precipitation rate, when water is applied to saturated soils, or when water is applied to a steep slope.

S. Definitions
Satellite Dish Antenna. Parabolic or spherical antenna whose purpose is to receive and/or transmit radio communication signals to and/or from satellites.

Scenic Easement or Open Space Easement. An easement granted to the public whereby the owner relinquishes or limits the right to construct improvements on the land.

Second Unit. See “Dwelling, Second Unit.”
Semi-Public Utility Building. A building owned or operated by a non-profit organization, private institution, or foundation, and used to provide utility services to its members or those persons it serves.

Service Entries. Building access for service providers.

Service Facilities. On-site facilities that support grounds maintenance, landscaping, and minor repair service relative to a primary use.

Setback. The distance by which a structure, parking area, or other development feature is separated from a design site line, other structure, or development feature

1. Setback, Front. An area extending across the full width of the design site between the front design site line and the primary structure.

2. Setback, Rear. An area extending the full width of the design site between a rear design site line and the primary structure.

3. Setback, Side. An area between a side design site line and the primary structure extending between the front and rear setback.

Setback, Building. The mandatory clear distance between a design site line and a building.

Setback, Parking. The mandatory clear distance between a design site line and parking.

Setback, Non-Street Frontage. Any side or rear setback not contiguous to a public right-of-way. Such setback shall be measured laterally from the nearest part of that portion of a primary building facing said side or rear setback toward the nearest point of the design site line.

Shared Parking. Any parking spaces assigned to more than one user, where different persons utilizing the spaces are unlikely to need the spaces at the same time of day.

Shopfront. See Subsection 6.090 (Shopfront).

Shopfront Base. A very low wall , that does not include glass, between the display window(s) of a shopfront and the adjacent sidewalk.

Sidewalk. A paved area along a street intended exclusively for pedestrian use and often installed between a street and design site frontages.

Single-Loaded, Building. A building containing dwellings and/or commercial units without common hallways for access to the dwellings and/or units.

Site Plan. A base sheet that includes the basic information that will appear on all plans including, but not limited to, natural features, roads, buildings, or other structures to remain on-site. 129
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Special Architectural Elements. Church spires; belfries cupolas and domes; monuments; corner or entry towers on residential units; and other similar architectural elements.

Street, Front. Street located along the front design site line of a parcel.

Street, Side. Street located along a design site line of a parcel that is not along the front design site line.

Stoop. See Subsection 6.070 (Stoop).

Storefront. The majority portion of a shopfront frontage that consists of the display window and/or entrance and its components, including windows, doors, transoms, and sill pane.

Story. The portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the next floor above it, or if there is no floor above, the space between the floor and the ceiling above. If the finished floor level directly above a basement or cellar is more than six feet above grade for more than 50 percent of the total perimeter, such basement or cellar shall be considered a story.

1. Story, First. The lowest story or the ground story of any building, the floor of which is not more than 12 inches below the average contact ground level at the exterior walls of the building.

2. Story, Half (syn. Attic Story). A conditioned space that rests primarily underneath the slope of the roof, usually having dormer windows. The half story is identified by the ".5" in the description of maximum height (e.g., 2.5). A half-story is considered a story when its top wall plates, on at least two opposite exterior walls, are four feet or more above the floor of such story.

3. Story, Mezzanine. A story which covers one-third or less of the area of the story directly underneath it. A mezzanine story shall be deemed a full story when it covers more than one-third of the area of the story directly underneath said mezzanine story.

Street. A public or permanent private thoroughfare which affords a primary means of access to design site(s).

1. Street, Front. Street located along the front design site line.

2. Street, Side. Street located along a design site line that is not the front design site line Street Frontage. The lineal length of that portion of a design site abutting a street.

Street Frontage, Principal. The length of the property line of any one premise parallel to and along the public right-of-way which it borders and which is identified by an officially assigned street address.

Street Tree. A tree planted in open spaces, parkways, sidewalk areas, easements, streets, and rights-of- way.

T. Definitions
Tandem Parking. A parking space deep enough to allow two cars to park, one behind the other.

Terrace. See Subsection 6.100 (Terrace).

Thoroughfares. A way for use by vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic that provides access to design sites and open spaces, and that incorporates vehicular lanes and public frontages.

Townhouse. See Subsection 4.090 (Townhouse).

Transect. A cross-Subsection of the environment showing a range of different habitats. The Natural- to-Urban Transect of the human environment is divided into multiple transect zones that describe the physical form and character of a place according to the intensity of its land use and urbanism.

Transect Zone. See "ODS Zone."
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Transit Station. A design site or structure used for the purpose of parking, loading, and unloading freight and passengers from train or bus transportation. May include parking facilities and other commercial amenities to service transit passengers.

Transit Stop. A location where buses stop to load and unload passengers, excluding a stop that is only utilized by a school bus route operated seasonally or only during school hours for the intended purpose of serving students. A transit stop may or may not include a shelter or a pullout.

Tur f. A surface layer of earth containing mowed grass with its roots. Annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, red fescue, and tall fescue are cool-season grasses. Bermudagrass, kikuyugrass, seashore paspalum, St. Augustinegrass, zoysiagrass, and buffalo grass are warm-season grasses.

U. Definitions
Understory. The smaller trees and shrubs below the canopy of large trees.

Unit. See "Dwelling Unit."
Upper Floor. A floor in a building containing habitable space that is located above the ground floor.

Usable Open Space. Common or private open space, excluding the following:

1. Required front setbacks;

2. Areas devoted to parking, driveways, and maneuvering areas;

3. Open space at grade less than 10 feet in its minimum dimension; and

4. Patios, balconies, or decks less than five feet in their minimum dimension.

V. Definitions
Visitability. A basic level of accessibility that enables persons with disabilities to visit others in their dwellings by providing at least one accessible means of egress/ingress for each residential unit.

W. Definitions
Walkable Neighborhood Center. A Walkable Urban environment that provides a concentrated mix of civic, institutional, and/or commercial uses.

Walkable/Walkability. The condition when an area is highly interconnected to other areas and appeals to pedestrians for recreational walking or for walking to work, transit, errands, shopping, or restaurants.

Walkway. A paved way located on one or more design sites, used for pedestrian traffic, and used exclusively by the design site owner(s), their guests, and invitees.

Wall Plane. A vertical surface defined by the facades of buildings.

Water Table, Architectural Feature. A horizontal projecting string-course of masonry, molding, or a ledge placed so as to divert rainwater from a building.

Width-to-Height Ratio. The ratio of the horizontal size of a space measured perpendicularly to the vertical height of a building.

Wing. A structure of at least five feet in depth physically attached to, and secondary to, the main body of a primary building.

X. Definitions
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No specialized terms beginning with the letter Y are defined at this time.

Y. Definitions
Yard. See "Setback."
Z. Definitions
Zero Design Site Line. A building or structure that is placed on the property line.

Zone. See “Transect Zone."
Zone Map. The zoning map(s) of the City of Pittsburg, California, together with all amendments.

Zoning Administrator. The duly designated and appointed zoning administrator of the City of Pittsburg.

Zoning Code. The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Pittsburg specified in Title 18. 132
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8.030 Measurement Methods

1. Primary Building within Facade Zone
A. Applicability. The facade zone standards apply to new primary buildings and their additions along the front and side street of a design site.

B. Methodology. The required amount is expressed in the zone standards as a percentage. The percentage is calculated as follows through an example for the front facade zone. The same approach is to be applied to the side street, using the minimum front and rear building setbacks. (1) Identify the width of design site (e.g., 50 feet) and apply required front and side building setbacks (e.g., 5 feet and 5 feet).
(2) Subtract the horizontal length between each side setback and the adjacent side design site line from the total width of the design site. The result is the net buildable width of the design site (e.g., 40 feet).
(3) Multiply the required minimum percentage in the zone standards (e.g., 50 percent) by the net buildable width of the design site (e.g., 50 feet).The result is the minimum length, in feet, of building facade that shall be placed in or abutting the facade zone (e.g., 20 feet). 133
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Figure 8.030.1: Applying the Required Amount to the Facade Zone A. Abutting Facade Only B. Within Facade Zone Only
C. Abutting and Within Facade Zone D. Abutting and at Front of Facade Zone Key
Front Street Side Street
Facade Zone 50% min.1 50% min.1
Buildable Area
1 This is an example. See Subsection 5 of the zone for the standard.

Side Street
Front Street
Side Street
Front Street
Side Street
Front Street
Side Street
Front Street
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Figure 8.030.2: Determining the Required Amount Subject to the Facade Zone Example Calculation
50' Design Site Width
- 5' Side Setback
- 5' Side Setback
= 40' Net Buildable Width
40' Net Buildable Width
x Zone Standard (e.g., 50%)
= 20' Required In or Abutting the Facade Zone
Key
Width of Design Site
Depth of Design Site
Setback to be Subtracted from Design Site Width
Setback to be Subtracted from Design Site Depth
Side Street
Front Street

2. Measuring Building Types
A. Methodology. Measurement of width and depth.
(1) Main Body. The width and depth of the main body shall be measured as follows:
(a) The width shall be parallel to the front.
(b) The depth shall be perpendicular to the front.
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Figure 8.030.3:

Main Body
Key
Width
Depth
BUILDING TYPE: DUPLEX, STACKED
Side Street
Front Street
(2) Wings and Ancillary Structures. The width and depth of wings and ancillary structures, shall be measured as follows:
(a) The width shall be the greater of the two dimensions of the footprint. (b) The depth shall be the lesser of the two dimensions of the footprint.

BUILDING TYPE: DUPLEX, STACKED
Side Street
Front Street
Figure 8.030.4:

Wings and Ancillary Structures
Key
Width
Depth
(3) Open Space(s). The width and depth of open spaces shall be measured as follows:
(a) The width shall be parallel to the front
(b) The depth shall be perpendicular to the front.
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BUILDING TYPE: DUPLEX, STACKED
Side Street
Front Street
Figure 8.030.5:

Open Space(s)
Key
Width
Depth
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(4) Courtyard(s). The width and depth of courtyards shall be measured as follows:
(a) The width shall be parallel to the front; unless the courtyard is a secondary courtyard accessed directly from a side street.
(b) If a secondary courtyard is accessed directly from the side street, the width shall be parallel to the side street.
(c) The depth shall be perpendicular to the width.

Figure 8.030.6:

Courtyard(s)
Key
Width
Depth
Front Street
BUILDING TYPE: COURTYARD APARTMENT, LARGE
(5) Width-to-Height Ratio. Measurement of width-to-height ratio and depth-to-height ratio of forecourts.
(a) The width and depth of forecourts shall be measured per Figure 10 (Width-to-Height Ratio). (b) The height of forecourts shall be a measurement of the vertical plane of the building that defines the forecourt.

Figure 8.030.7:

Width-to-Height Ratio
Key
Width
Height
h < 2w
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(6) Highest Eave/Top of Parapet.
(a) Height, Overall. The vertical distance between adjacent finished grade and the highest part of the structure directly above.
(b) Height, Top of Parapet. The vertical distance between adjacent finished grade and the top of the parapet of the primary building.
(c) Height, Highest Eave. The vertical distance between adjacent finished grade and the highest eave of the primary building.
(d) Highest Eave Measurement. The measurement is to bottom of the eave assembly. (e) Eave. The edge of the roof that overhangs the face of the adjoining wall. The bottom of the eave can range from exposed rafters to a finished horizontal surface. 139
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Parapet
Figure 8.030.11: Subsection Detail of Highest Eave for Pitched Roof Figure 8.030.8: Top of Parapet and Flat Roof Figure 8.030.9: Subsection Detail of Top of Parapet and Flat Roof Figure 8.030.10: Highest Eave for Pitched Roof
See Figure 8.030.11
(Subsection Detail)
See Figure 8.030.9
(Subsection Detail)
Key
Height, Overall
Top of Parapet
Roof Structure
Highest Eave Measurement
Eave Assembly
Dormer
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Ordinance No. 23- Page 1 of 4 September 18, 2023

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

Approving Objective Design Standards 2023 )
Adding Article XXI to Chapter 18.84 the ) ORDINANCE NO. 23- Pittsburg Municipal Code )
WHEREAS, the California Legislature has passed, and the Governor has signed a number of laws in recent years aimed at increasing the production of housing; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65913.4, as added by Senate Bill 35 of 2017, and as amended since, sets forth a ministerial approval process requiring objective design standards for specified residential housing projects; and WHEREAS, staff has drafted a set of objective design standards to be applicable as set forth in an overlay district in compliance with State law; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are governed by the applicable goals and policies of the Pittsburg General Plan and the Pittsburg Municipal Code (PMC); and WHEREAS, PMC section 18.16.020 identifies the Planning Commission as the advisory body to the City Council on proposed changes to zoning text amendments; and WHEREAS, on or prior to April 28, 2023, notice of the May 9, 2023, Planning Commission public hearing to consider this item was posted at City Hall and on the ‘public notices’ page of the City’s website; was delivered to the Pittsburg Library; was published in the local newspaper (East Contra Costa County Times) as a 1/8 page advertisement; and was mailed via first class mail or electronic mail to interested parties and individuals and organizations that requested such notice, in accordance with PMC sections 18.14.010, and Government Code section 65090 and 65091; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2023, the Planning Commission held the hearing to consider proposed Resolution Recommending City Council adoption of an Ordinance Approving Objective Design Standards 2023, Adding Article XXI to Chapter 18.84 of the Pittsburg Municipal Code, and amending the Zoning Map, for certain multi-family housing and mixed-use development projects, to further housing production consistent with state law, AP-22-0117 (RZ) and voted to adopt Resolution No.10229, recommending City Council approval of adding Article XXI to Chapter 18.84 of Title 18; and WHEREAS, in order to adopt zoning text amendments, and in accordance with PMC sections 18.16.020 and 18.48.030, the City Council must find that:

1. the amendments are consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs in the General Plan;

2. the land use regulation is compatible with uses and regulations of the land use district for which it is proposed;
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3. there is a community need for the change proposed; and

4. the change will be in conformity with the public convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice; and
WHEREAS, on or prior to September 8, 2023, in accordance with Government Code section 65091 and Pittsburg Municipal Code (PMC) section 18.14.020, a “Notice of Public Hearing” for the September 18, 2023 public hearing to consider this item was posted at City Hall and on the ‘public notices’ page of the City’s website; was delivered to the Pittsburg Library; was published in the local newspaper (East Contra Costa County Times) as a 1/8 page advertisement; and was mailed via first class mail or electronic mail to interested parties and individuals and organizations that requested such notice, in accordance with PMC sections 18.14.010, and Government Code section 65090 and 65091. The notice was also posted on www.nextdoor.com (“Nextdoor”); and WHEREAS, on September 18, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Planning Commission’s recommendation for the City Council to approve the proposed amendment to Title 18; and
WHEREAS, this amendment of the municipal code is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the general rule of applicability of the State CEQA Guidelines, section 15061, in that the activity in question consists of zoning text amendments that would not result in a physical impact on the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does ORDAIN as follows:

SECTION 1. Findings.

A. The City Council finds that each fact set forth in the preceding recitals is true and correct and incorporate by reference.

B. Based on the City Council Staff Report dated September 18, 2023, and entitled, “Introduction and Waive First reading of Two Ordinances for Objective Design Standards 2023: Adding Article XXI to Chapter 18.84 of the Pittsburg Municipal Code and Amending the Zoning Map for Certain Multi-family Housing and Mixed- use Development Projects to Further Housing Production Consistent with State Law”, and based on all written and oral testimony presented at the meeting, the City Council finds that:

1. All recitals above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs in the General Plan. Most specifically, Land Use Element (LUE) Goal 2-P-2 which directs the City to update the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations for consistency with the General Plan.
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3. The proposed amendments are compatible with uses and regulations of the land use district for which they are proposed, in that the proposed amendments would allow consistency with recently adopted or enacted legislation on Objective Design Standards by the state.

4. There is a community need for the proposed amendments in that they make PMC Title 18 more current to administering land use policies within the City of Pittsburg.

5. The proposed changes would be in conformity with the public convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice, in that it removes ambiguities to make it clear and easier for both staff and the general public to understand and use as a guide in planning and processing development applications.

SECTION 2. Amendment. PMC Title 18 is hereby amended to add Article XXI to Chapter

18.84 as set forth below:

Article XXI. Objective Design Standards

18.84.980 Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to establish objective design standards, in compliance with state law, that protect and promote public health, safety, welfare and community aesthetics consistent with the goals, objectives and policies in the General Plan. This article establishes an application and review process for residential or mixed-use projects qualifying for ministerial approval under state law that further housing production.

18.84.985 Applicability.

A. Objective design standards shall apply to proposed development as identified in Objective Design Standards 2023.

B. The objective design standards shall be implemented through an overlay of zones.

C. Any applicant for a proposed development may select either to comply with the objective design standards or Title 18, Chapter 18.36.

18.84.990 Application Requirements.

Application requirements are set forth in Objective Design Standards 2023.

18.84.995 Standard of Review.

Proposed development subject to objective design standards and ministerial approval shall be considered in compliance with state law and requirements set forth in Objective Design Standards 2023.

SECTION 3. Approval and Adoption. The City Council hereby approves and adopts Objective Design Standards 2023 attached as, “Exhibit A” to this Ordinance. 204
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SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions.

SECTION 6. Publication. The ordinance shall be posted and published in accordance with the California Government Code.

The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pittsburg held on September 18, 2023, and was adopted and ordered published at a meeting of the City Council held on ___________, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

Shanelle Scales-Preston, Mayor
ATTEST:

Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

Amending the Zoning Map to establish )
a Citywide Limited Overlay for Objective ) ORDINANCE NO. 23- Design Standards 2023 )
WHEREAS, the California Legislature has passed, and the Governor has signed a number of laws in recent years aimed at increasing the production of housing; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65913.4, as added by Senate Bill 35 of 2017 and as amended since, sets forth a ministerial approval process requiring objective design standards for specified residential housing projects; and WHEREAS, staff has drafted a set of Objective Design Standards to be applicable as set forth in a limited Citywide overlay district in compliance with State law; and WHEREAS, on or prior to April 28, 2023, notice of the May 9, 2023, Planning Commission public hearing to consider this item was posted at City Hall and on the ‘public notices’ page of the City’s website; was delivered to the Pittsburg Library; was published in the local newspaper (East Contra Costa County Times) as a 1/8 page advertisement; and was mailed via first class mail or electronic mail to interested parties and individuals and organizations that requested such notice, in accordance with PMC sections 18.14.010, and Government Code section 65090 and 65091; and
WHEREAS, On May 9, 2023, the Planning Commission held the hearing to consider proposed, “Resolution Recommending City Council adoption of an Ordinance Approving Objective Design Standards 2023, Adding Article XXI to Chapter 18.84 of the Pittsburg Municipal Code, and amending the Zoning Map, for certain multi-family housing and mixed-use development projects, to further housing production consistent with state law, AP-22-0117 (RZ)”, and voted to adopt Resolution No.10231, recommending City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, on or prior to September 8, 2023, in accordance with Government Code section 65091 and Pittsburg Municipal Code (PMC) section 18.14.020, a “Notice of Public Hearing” for the September 18, 2023, public hearing on this item was posted at City Hall; was delivered to the Pittsburg Library; was published in the local newspaper (East Contra Costa County Times) as a 1/8 page advertisement; and was mailed via first class mail or electronic mail to interested parties and individuals and organizations that requested such notice, in accordance with PMC sections 18.14.010, and Government Code section 65090 and 65091. A copy of the notice was also placed on the “Public Notices” page of the City website on September 8, 2023. The notice was also posted on www.nextdoor.com (“Nextdoor”); and
WHEREAS, on September 18, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Planning Commission’s recommendation for the City Council to approve the proposed amendment to the Zoning Map to establish a Citywide Limited Overlay for Objective Design Standards 2023; and
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WHEREAS, this Zoning Map amendment is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the general rule of applicability of the state CEQA Guidelines, section 15061, in that the activity in question consists of zoning overlay related to objective design standards text amendments that would not result in a physical impact on the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does ORDAIN as follows:

SECTION 1. Zoning Map Amendment Approval and Adoption. The Zoning Map is hereby amended to add the Objective Design Standards 2023 Limited Overlay Map, attached as “Exhibit A” to this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions.

SECTION 4. Publication. The ordinance shall be posted and published in accordance with the California Government Code.

The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pittsburg held on September 18, 2023, and was adopted and ordered published at a meeting of the City Council held on ______, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

Shanelle Scales-Preston, Mayor
ATTEST:

Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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City of Pittsburg
Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 | Tel: (925) 252-4920 | Fax: (925) 252-4814

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Pittsburg will conduct a public hearing on:

DATE:

TIME:

PLACE:

September 18, 2023
7:00 p.m.

Marina Center; 340 Marina Boulevard
Pittsburg, California, 94565
Concerning the following matter:

Proposed Project:

This is a City-initiated, City-wide overlay project to develop Objective Design Standards (ODS) that will streamline housing production and help to implement the City’s General Plan vision through the application of zones and standards that reflect a context- specific approach based upon the City’s distinct development patterns. The types of development standards included in the ODS Document refer to parking, neighborhood design, structure height, screening, building types, accessibility, pedestrian engagement, and parks. The overlay and development standards will be applicable to all Multi- Family Residential Zoning Districts and proposed development projects within these zones as well as all Mixed Use Zoning Districts and development projects within these zones.

Environmental Determination:

The proposed project is statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because there is no possibility the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

You are invited to submit comments regarding any aspect of this matter in writing before the public hearing, or verbally at the public hearing. If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further details on this matter, please
contact Kelsey Gunter, Associate Planner, via mail at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, by telephone at (925)
252-4824, through e-m ail at [email protected], or by fax at (925) 252-4814.
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JOHN FUNDERBURG, M.S., AICP

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT
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Objective Design Standards; AP-22-0117 (RZ)
Location: City Wide
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Garrett Evans, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of a City Council Resolution of Intent to Establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and Public Financing Authority
MEETING DATE: September 18, 2023

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 628 (2014) authorized local government entities to form Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFD) as a financing mechanism for revitalizing certain areas of the community. Adopting a Resolution of Intent is the first official step in the process of forming an EIFD and establishing the Public Financing Authority (PFA) which would have oversight of the district. If adopted, the Resolution of Intent would not obligate the City to move forward with formation of an EIFD.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the Resolution of Intent to form an EIFD.

If an EIFD is formed, a portion of future property tax revenue increases from properties within the district would be allocated to the EIFD PFA for the purpose of funding infrastructure and other public improvements within the district. Current estimates are that the EIFD may generate in excess of $25,000,000 in present-value property tax increment funding capacity over the first 10 years after the district is formed. In addition, the formation of the EIFD allows for the participation of other non-education related taxing entities and may result in additional non-City property tax increment being allocated to the district.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution of Intent to establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and Public Financing Authority. 256

BACKGROUND
Senate Bill 628 of 2014 added Sections 53398.50-53398.88 to the Government Code, authorizing local government entities to form EIFDs as a financing mechanism for revitalizing certain areas of the community. The law has been amended several times since, most recently by AB 116 of 2019, which eliminated a voting requirement for bond issuance.

An EIFD is a governmental entity, legally separate and distinct from the City, and is governed by a PFA for the purpose of funding public capital facilities and infrastructure, as well as other specified projects, such as affordable housing (affordable housing development is not a required component of an EIFD). EIFDs are funded by capturing all or a portion of the property tax increment revenue (i.e. the difference in property taxes paid prior to and post development) generated within the district. The EIFD may finance projects through the issuance of bonds or under a “pay-go” model where money is spent as it is collected.

The proposed district boundaries include areas of the City that are currently vacant, significantly underutilized, and/or proposed for extensive development or redevelopment, as these areas represent the greatest potential for property tax growth and where investment in infrastructure has the capacity to trigger substantial economic development benefits. A map setting forth the boundaries of the City where the proposed district may be located is included as Attachment 2.

In March 2021, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention to form an EIFD. Since that time, various economic factors, including potential future development within the City and corresponding infrastructure needs, have changed. The EIFD law has additionally been amended with provisions that allow greater flexibility. Staff proposes a new Resolution of Intention as a result.

SUBCOMMITTEE FINDINGS
On September 16, 2019, the City Council held a workshop regarding economic development within the City, particularly as it relates to EIFDs and Opportunity Zones. At this meeting, Kosmont Companies provided an overview of how EIFDs can be structured, as well as tax increment revenue projections based on several distinct scenarios.

On September 23, 2019, the Economic Development Subcommittee met and discussed EIFDs and potential revenue projections in greater detail. The Subcommittee generally favored a more conservative approach in which the City would contribute approximately 25% of its share of tax increment, and voiced support for staff beginning conversations with Contra Costa County on a potential contribution of the County’s increment.

STAFF ANALYSIS
As described above, the primary source of revenue available to the EIFD is property tax increment. EIFDs allow cities to earmark portion of tax increment for development of infrastructure, and potentially bond against this potential tax increment, while still supporting the flow of property tax to General Fund for day-to-day operations, supporting a positive net fiscal impact to the General Fund.
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Taxing entities are not obligated to participate in the EIFD or contribute any portion of their share of increment to the district; however, a taxing entity, such as the County, may agree to contribute a portion of its increment to the EIFD and PFA to foster infrastructure development and economic growth of regional significance. These tax increment revenues may be utilized by the PFA to finance infrastructure and other public projects which stimulate and encourage private development and further increases in property values.

The types of public facilities proposed to be financed by the EIFD pursuant to EIFD Law are listed in Exhibit C and generally include, but are not limited to: streets and transit-supportive infrastructure, including but not limited to improvements related to roadways; bicycle and pedestrian facilities; sidewalks; landscaping; signage; lighting; parks and open space; acquisition and/or construction of water, sewer, and other municipal utility capacity; electricity transmission and distribution improvements; and other public facilities. The EIFD would be used to both finance new construction and fund maintenance and renovation.

Formation of the EIFD would not create additional tax burden on property owners, residents, or businesses within the district. The EIFD allows for the utilization of property tax increment revenues to leverage bonds and other finance mechanisms to encourage growth and development. If created, the EIFD has the potential to help generate substantial financial benefits for each taxing entity, including additional property tax revenue, sales tax revenue, transient occupancy tax (TOT) revenue, business license and development-related fee revenues, in addition to ancillary benefits (e.g., job creation, wages) associated with the redevelopment and revitalization of a key area of the entire region.

The PFA would serve as the governing board of the EIFD and is required by law to include a majority composition of board members representing the legislative bodies of the participating taxing entity(ies) and at least two members of the public. As presently proposed, the PFA would consist of five members, including, three members of the Pittsburg City Council and two members of the public appointed by the City Council. If, at a future date, an additional taxing entity chooses to be involved, such as the County, it is recommended that the PFA consist of five members, including two members of the Pittsburg City Council, one member of the County Board of Supervisors, one public member appointed by the City, and one public member appointed by the County.

The proposed map and preliminary list of parcels (APNs) represent the maximum extent of the EIFD study area; the final EIFD may be reduced, but may not be expanded. EIFD funds are not required to be invested within the EIFD boundaries, and may be invested in any infrastructure project that benefits the district. Other locations throughout the City may still receive investment via the EIFD.

Upon adoption of the proposed Resolution of Intent, the following is a summary of remaining steps required for formation of the EIFD:
1) City Council will appoint PFA members at a future City Council meeting; 2) PFA and staff will work with Kosmont & Associates, consultant retained by the City for EIFD formation services, to draft a proposed Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) that, among other tasks, describes the projects that may be funded by the district and evaluates the net fiscal impact of the EIFD to the City’s General Fund. Upon completion of the draft IFP, the plan shall be sent to each property owner within the district;
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3) The City and each participating taxing entity will be required to adopt a resolution approving the IFP and specifying and approving the percentage of property tax increment revenues that will be contributed to the EIFD (along with a total dollar value cap);
4) The PFA will conduct three separate public hearings to approve the IFP and form the EIFD.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution of Intention
2) Exhibit A: Proposed EIFD Boundary Map
3) List of Parcels within Proposed EIFD Boundary Map
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Resolution No. 23- Page 1 of 4 September 18, 2023

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
In the Matter of:

Resolution of Intent to: 1) Establish the )
Pittsburg Enhanced Infrastructure )
Financing District to Finance the )
Construction, Repair, Acquisition, and/or )
Maintenance of Capital Improvements; ) RESOLUTION NO. 23- 2) Establish a Public Financing Authority; )
3) Set a Time and Place for Public Hearing; )
and 4) Authorize Certain Other Actions )
Related Thereto )
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburg wishes to further the development of quality infrastructure and amenities throughout the City; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2.99 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 53398.50) (the "EIFD Law"), the City Council of the City of Pittsburg is authorized to initiate the process to establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District ("EIFD"); and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 53398.54, the City has complied with the prerequisites prior to initiating the creation of or participating in the governance of the EIFD and will provide the required certification to the Department of Finance in accordance with EIFD Law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council proposes the establishment of an EIFD to finance certain public facilities; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2021, the City Council adopted its Resolution No. 21- 31917, declaring its intention to establish the Pittsburg Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (“Pittsburg EIFD”), with proposed boundaries consisting of territory located within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Pittsburg Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District was not formally established pursuant to Government Codes Sections 53398.68 and 53398.69; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to refine the scope of the previously proposed Pittsburg EIFD based on updated development potential and infrastructure needs, and therefore desires to designate a newly proposed EIFD in the City that supersedes and supplants the previously proposed EIFD, with the updated area of focus attached hereto as Exhibit A entitled "Proposed Boundaries of Pittsburg EIFD," a copy which is on file in the office of the City Clerk; and 260
Resolution No. 23- Page 2 of 4 September 18, 2023 WHEREAS, the EIFD will be formed by a Public Financing Authority ("PFA") which will be the governing board of the EIFD and will be responsible for implementing the Infrastructure Financing Plan ("IFP"); and
WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as an action solely related to financing.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council DOES RESOLVE as follows:

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. The City Council of the City of Pittsburg hereby rescinds City Council Resolution No. 21-31917.

Section 3. The City Council of the City of Pittsburg proposes and intends to cause the establishment of a new EIFD under the provisions of EIFD Law.

Section 4. The name proposed for the EIFD is, “Pittsburg Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District.”
Section 5. The proposed boundaries of the EIFD are as shown on the map of the EIFD attached hereto as Exhibit A and on file in the office of the City Clerk, which boundaries are hereby preliminarily approved and to which map reference is hereby made for further particulars.

Section 6. The types of public facilities proposed to be financed or assisted by the EIFD pursuant to EIFD Law are those listed on Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 7. The City Council hereby finds that the EIFD is necessary for the area within the boundaries of the EIFD and the City. The City Council's stated goal for the EIFD is to create a means by which to assist in the provision of public facilities of community and regional significance that provide substantial benefits, promote economic development, and enhance quality of life within the boundaries of the EIFD or the surrounding community.

Section 8. The Council hereby declares that, pursuant to the EIFD Law and if approved by resolution pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.68, incremental property tax revenue from the City of Pittsburg and other affected taxing entities, such as Contra Costa County, may finance the development of facilities within the EIFD or of benefit to the properties within the EIFD. The incremental property tax financing will be described in an IFP to be prepared for approval by the PFA, the City Council, and the legislative bodies of all participating taxing entities (e.g., County Board of Supervisors) under EIFD Law. The participating tax entities do not intend to contribute sales and use taxes or transactions and use taxes. 261
Resolution No. 23- Page 3 of 4 September 18, 2023 Section 9. The City Council hereby establishes a PFA to serve as the governing board of the EIFD.

A. The PFA membership shall be comprised initially of three members of the City Council appointed by the City Council, and two public members selected by the City Council. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council and shall serve until their successor assumes office.

B. The City Council further declares that, should Contra Costa County agree to participate as a taxing entity, then the PFA membership shall be comprised initially of two members of the City Council appointed by the City Council, a member of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, a member of the public selected by the City Council, and a member of the public selected by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. Members shall serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing legislative bodies and shall serve until their successor assumes office.

C. The members are subject to compliance with the EIFD Law and Government Code Section 54974.

Section 10. The City Council hereby requests the PFA to direct City staff and Kosmont Companies to prepare the IFP in accordance with the EIFD Law.

Section 11. The City Council hereby directs staff to distribute the IFP to each owner of land within the boundaries of the EIFD and each affected taxing entity, together with any reports required by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Section 12. The City Council hereby establishes February 5, 2024, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Council Chambers, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, California, as the time and place, when and where the PFA will conduct a public hearing on the proposed establishment of the EIFD and the IFP.

Section 13. The City Clerk is hereby directed to mail a copy of this Resolution of Intent to the PFA and each owner of land (as defined in the EIFD Law) within the EIFD and to each affected taxing entity (as defined in the EIFD Law). In addition, the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause notice of the public hearing to be published not less than once a week for four successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City. The notice shall state that the EIFD will be used to finance public works, briefly describe the Facilities, briefly describe the proposed financial arrangements, including the proposed commitment of incremental tax revenue, describe the boundaries of the proposed EIFD and state the day, hour, and place, when and where any persons having any objections to 262
Resolution No. 23- Page 4 of 4 September 18, 2023 the proposed IFP, or the regularity of any of the prior proceedings, may appear before the PFA and object to the adoption of the proposed IFP.

Section 14. This Resolution in no way obligates the PFA to establish any EIFD. The establishment of the EIFD is subject to the approval of the PFA by resolution and an ordinance following a public hearing conducted pursuant to EIFD Law.

Section 15. The City Manager, the City Clerk, and all other officers and agents of the City are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary or advisable to give effect to the transactions contemplated by this Resolution.

Section 16. The City Clerk of the City of Pittsburg shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution.

Section 17. This resolution becomes effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 18th day of September 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

Shanelle Scales-Preston, Mayor
ATTEST:

Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk
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Exhibit A: Currently Proposed Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Map

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Pittsburg EIFD - Preliminary List of Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 073-010-002 073-200-020 074-460-014 085-380-123 088-220-011 092-050-002 092-060-047 092-070-009 073-010-003 073-200-022 074-460-015 085-390-077 088-240-079 092-060-001 092-060-048 092-070-010 073-010-004 073-200-025 074-460-024 086-010-016 088-240-080 092-060-002 092-060-049 092-070-011 073-010-005 073-200-026 074-460-030 086-100-015 088-530-004 092-060-003 092-060-050 092-070-012 073-010-008 073-200-027 074-460-031 086-100-019 088-530-005 092-060-004 092-060-051 092-070-013 073-010-014 073-200-028 074-460-033 086-100-027 088-530-006 092-060-005 092-060-052 092-070-014 073-010-015 073-200-029 074-460-035 086-100-030 088-540-007 092-060-006 092-060-053 092-070-015 073-020-004 073-210-017 074-460-036 086-100-035 088-540-014 092-060-007 092-060-054 092-070-016 073-020-013 073-210-032 074-460-037 086-100-036 088-540-018 092-060-008 092-060-055 092-070-017 073-020-019 073-220-032 085-010-010 086-100-037 089-010-010 092-060-009 092-060-056 092-070-018 073-020-020 073-220-039 085-020-004 086-100-042 089-020-009 092-060-010 092-060-057 092-070-019 073-030-005 073-220-040 085-030-006 086-100-043 089-020-011 092-060-011 092-060-058 092-070-020 073-030-007 073-220-041 085-041-034 086-100-045 089-020-014 092-060-012 092-060-059 092-070-021 073-030-013 073-220-042 085-071-030 086-100-046 089-020-015 092-060-013 092-060-060 092-070-022 073-030-018 073-220-043 085-071-031 086-132-016 089-050-070 092-060-014 092-060-061 092-070-023 073-030-019 073-220-044 085-071-032 086-151-046 089-050-071 092-060-015 092-060-062 092-070-024 073-030-020 073-220-048 085-071-038 086-221-002 089-050-074 092-060-016 092-060-063 092-070-025 073-030-021 073-220-049 085-071-039 086-221-003 089-150-016 092-060-017 092-060-064 092-070-026 073-030-022 073-220-050 085-071-044 086-221-004 089-310-015 092-060-018 092-060-065 092-070-027 073-030-023 073-220-051 085-071-045 086-221-005 091-010-009 092-060-019 092-060-066 092-070-028 073-041-001 073-230-007 085-071-046 086-221-006 091-020-008 092-060-020 092-060-067 092-070-029 073-041-002 073-230-010 085-071-047 086-221-007 091-020-010 092-060-021 092-060-068 092-070-030 073-041-003 073-230-015 085-101-023 086-221-008 091-020-013 092-060-022 092-060-069 092-070-031 073-041-004 073-230-030 085-101-024 086-221-009 091-020-018 092-060-023 092-060-070 092-070-032 073-041-005 073-230-031 085-105-003 086-221-010 091-040-002 092-060-024 092-060-071 092-070-033 073-041-006 073-230-032 085-105-004 086-221-011 091-050-047 092-060-025 092-060-072 092-070-034 073-041-007 073-230-033 085-105-005 086-221-012 091-050-057 092-060-026 092-060-073 092-070-035 073-042-003 073-230-047 085-105-006 086-221-013 091-050-058 092-060-027 092-060-074 092-070-036 073-042-004 073-270-088 085-105-010 086-221-028 091-050-060 092-060-028 092-060-075 092-070-037 073-042-005 074-030-013 085-105-014 087-090-005 091-050-062 092-060-029 092-060-076 092-070-038 073-042-007 074-030-015 085-105-015 087-277-001 091-050-064 092-060-030 092-060-077 092-070-039 073-042-012 074-090-019 085-108-004 087-362-011 091-050-065 092-060-031 092-060-078 092-070-040 073-042-013 074-090-025 085-109-002 088-040-005 091-050-066 092-060-032 092-060-079 092-070-041 073-042-015 074-090-027 085-130-044 088-040-009 091-050-067 092-060-033 092-060-080 092-070-042 073-042-017 074-460-001 085-144-021 088-040-017 091-050-068 092-060-034 092-060-081 092-070-043 073-042-019 074-460-002 085-151-025 088-081-016 091-050-069 092-060-035 092-060-082 092-070-044 073-042-023 074-460-003 085-156-021 088-110-001 091-180-001 092-060-036 092-060-083 092-070-045 073-042-024 074-460-004 085-161-018 088-152-029 091-310-030 092-060-037 092-060-084 092-070-046 073-042-025 074-460-005 085-166-009 088-152-032 092-010-002 092-060-038 092-060-085 092-070-047 073-050-001 074-460-006 085-166-016 088-152-036 092-010-006 092-060-039 092-070-001 092-070-048 073-190-012 074-460-007 085-166-018 088-152-037 092-020-002 092-060-040 092-070-002 092-070-049 073-190-035 074-460-008 085-167-003 088-171-027 092-020-003 092-060-041 092-070-003 092-070-050 073-200-013 074-460-009 085-167-004 088-171-035 092-030-010 092-060-042 092-070-004 092-070-051 073-200-014 074-460-010 085-167-005 088-171-037 092-040-008 092-060-043 092-070-005 092-070-052 073-200-015 074-460-011 085-280-010 088-184-031 092-040-009 092-060-044 092-070-006 092-070-053 073-200-017 074-460-012 085-290-001 088-220-008 092-040-010 092-060-045 092-070-007 092-070-054 073-200-018 074-460-013 085-370-050 088-220-010 092-040-011 092-060-046 092-070-008 092-070-055